Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 74 · 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.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) for example (d) however
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) for instance (d) that is why
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) however (c) therefore (d) so
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) for example (d) although
5. 5.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
6. 6.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) on the other hand (c) so (d) but
9. 9.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) however (d) this is because
11. 11.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) although (c) that is why (d) however
12. 12.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) but (c) although (d) however
14. 14.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) because (d) on the other hand
16. 16.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) such as (d) for example
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) as a result (d) the reason is
18. 18.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) but (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
21. 21.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
22. 22.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) that is why (c) such as (d) due to
24. 24.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) so (c) for instance (d) therefore
27. 27.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) but (d) due to
30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) however (d) that is why
31. 31.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) for example (d) such as
33. 33.True or false: “but” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
35. 35.🔗 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
36. 36.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
37. 37.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) However

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