Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 72 · 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.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) For example
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) for instance (d) this is because
3. 3.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
4. 4.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) because (c) the reason is (d) so
6. 6.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) on the other hand (c) therefore (d) for example
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) but
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) the reason is (c) therefore (d) as a result
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) but (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
10. 10.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) however (d) because
13. 13.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
14. 14.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
15. 15.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) although (d) as a result
18. 18.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) for example (c) as a result (d) this is because
19. 19.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) but
22. 22.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “to give an example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
25. 25.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
26. 26.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
27. 27.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) therefore (d) for example
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) due to
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) because (c) the reason is (d) this is because
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) to give an example (c) due to (d) but
33. 33.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) such as (d) on the other hand
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) such as
37. 37.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) this is because (c) so (d) however
39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) for instance (c) on the other hand (d) this is because
40. 40.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side

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