Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 78 · 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 shows a result? (a) due to (b) on the other hand (c) that is why (d) to give an example
2. 2.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for instance (d) however
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
4. 4.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
5. 5.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Therefore (b) However (c) Because (d) For example
6. 6.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) so (d) such as
8. 8.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
9. 9.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) however (d) because
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) so (c) for instance (d) but
13. 13.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which linking word adds an example? (a) so (b) therefore (c) but (d) such as
16. 16.True or false: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) for instance (c) because (d) this is because
18. 18.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “however” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) that is why (d) because
22. 22.True or false: “the reason is” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
24. 24.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
25. 25.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
26. 26.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
27. 27.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for example (b) as a result (c) to give an example (d) the reason is
28. 28.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) but (c) due to (d) therefore
29. 29.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
31. 31.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) the other side (c) a result (d) an example
32. 32.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
33. 33.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For instance (d) So
34. 34.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
35. 35.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) that is why (c) on the other hand (d) however
37. 37.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) because (c) as a result (d) that is why
40. 40.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True

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