Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 75 · 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.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) therefore (c) this is because (d) for example
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) this is because (c) so (d) due to
4. 4.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
5. 5.Which linking word adds an example? (a) such as (b) so (c) although (d) that is why
6. 6.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
7. 7.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
8. 8.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) so (d) that is why
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) on the other hand (d) for instance
13. 13.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
14. 14.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
15. 15.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
16. 16.True or false: “however” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) due to (c) this is because (d) because
19. 19.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) For example (c) Because (d) However
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) therefore (c) because (d) due to
21. 21.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a result (c) a reason (d) the other side
22. 22.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) although (b) such as (c) for example (d) due to
25. 25.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) Because (d) For instance
26. 26.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
27. 27.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) because (d) for example
28. 28.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) but
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) to give an example (d) due to
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) however
32. 32.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
33. 33.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
34. 34.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
35. 35.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
36. 36.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) the reason is (c) because (d) this is because
39. 39.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) but
40. 40.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason

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