Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 81 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for instance (c) although (d) for example
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) as a result
3. 3.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) Therefore (d) For example
4. 4.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) the reason is (c) because (d) so
5. 5.True or false: “but” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) so (d) however
7. 7.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
8. 8.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
9. 9.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
10. 10.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
13. 13.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) this is because (c) such as (d) although
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) so (c) on the other hand (d) due to
16. 16.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
17. 17.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔗 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) to give an example (c) however (d) on the other hand
20. 20.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) although (d) the reason is
22. 22.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “the reason is” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) however
25. 25.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) to give an example (c) because (d) but
26. 26.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) because (b) due to (c) the reason is (d) but
31. 31.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) the reason is (d) however
33. 33.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
35. 35.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) so (c) for instance (d) because
36. 36.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) due to (c) such as (d) because
37. 37.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) as a result (c) therefore (d) so
40. 40.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side

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