Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 68 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Show how ideas connect): Reason: because, the reason is, due to, this is because. Result: so, therefore, as a result, that is why. Example: for example, for instance, such as. Other side: however, but, although, on the other hand.

1. 1.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) so (d) this is because
2. 2.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
3. 3.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) as a result (c) such as (d) the reason is
5. 5.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) but (d) to give an example
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) for instance
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) so (c) for example (d) to give an example
11. 11.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) so
13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) a result (c) an example (d) the other side
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) this is because (c) therefore (d) due to
15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) So (c) Because (d) However
16. 16.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
17. 17.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
18. 18.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for instance (c) so (d) however
19. 19.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) due to
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) so (d) that is why
22. 22.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) as a result (c) however (d) because
24. 24.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) such as (c) so (d) that is why
25. 25.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
26. 26.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
27. 27.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) for example
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) this is because
29. 29.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
30. 30.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) such as (c) that is why (d) so
34. 34.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
37. 37.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) that is why (d) however
38. 38.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) due to (d) therefore
40. 40.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True

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