Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 73 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) because (b) due to (c) although (d) the reason is
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) however (c) although (d) for example
3. 3.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
4. 4.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for example (d) so
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) however (c) so (d) although
7. 7.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) because (c) therefore (d) the reason is
9. 9.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) although (d) the reason is
10. 10.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
11. 11.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) for instance (d) so
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) as a result (c) so (d) therefore
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) although (c) that is why (d) such as
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) for example (d) for instance
17. 17.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
18. 18.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) that is why
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) so (d) for instance
22. 22.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) Therefore (d) For example
24. 24.True or false: “therefore” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) a reason (d) the other side
27. 27.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
29. 29.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) however (d) but
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) so (d) this is because
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) however
33. 33.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) for instance (c) although (d) the reason is
35. 35.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) although (d) such as
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) as a result (c) but (d) so
38. 38.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) for example (d) however
40. 40.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True

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