Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 77 · 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 gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) for instance (d) that is why
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) such as (c) for instance (d) for example
3. 3.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) due to (d) therefore
5. 5.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for example (d) so
7. 7.🔗 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
8. 8.True or false: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
11. 11.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) this is because (c) as a result (d) the reason is
13. 13.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) therefore
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) due to
15. 15.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) because (c) so (d) however
17. 17.True or false: “as a result” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) However (d) For instance
20. 20.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
21. 21.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) however (c) for example (d) so
23. 23.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) therefore (c) although (d) for example
24. 24.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
25. 25.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) for example (c) on the other hand (d) so
26. 26.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) so (c) because (d) however
27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) such as (d) that is why
28. 28.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) for example (c) therefore (d) due to
29. 29.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) but (c) that is why (d) the reason is
31. 31.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) as a result (b) therefore (c) due to (d) although
33. 33.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) on the other hand (c) the reason is (d) as a result
34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) the other side (d) an example
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) due to (c) because (d) this is because
36. 36.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) this is because (d) on the other hand
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) for example (d) on the other hand
39. 39.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
40. 40.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) False (b) True

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