Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 79 · 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: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) for instance (b) but (c) due to (d) so
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) however (d) to give an example
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) for example (d) due to
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) because (d) the reason is
6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
7. 7.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
9. 9.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
10. 10.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
11. 11.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
12. 12.Which linking word adds an example? (a) although (b) such as (c) therefore (d) but
13. 13.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
14. 14.True or false: “that is why” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
16. 16.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) therefore (d) for instance
18. 18.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) however (c) the reason is (d) but
20. 20.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) such as (d) for instance
22. 22.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
24. 24.Which linking word shows a result? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) therefore
25. 25.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
26. 26.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
27. 27.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) such as
29. 29.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) for instance (c) that is why (d) because
32. 32.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
35. 35.Which linking word adds an example? (a) as a result (b) because (c) so (d) for example
36. 36.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) however
38. 38.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔗 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

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