Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 82 · 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) the reason is (c) for example (d) such as
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) to give an example (c) on the other hand (d) for example
3. 3.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) as a result
5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) So (c) For instance (d) However
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) that is why (c) although (d) on the other hand
7. 7.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) for example (b) because (c) however (d) so
8. 8.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) that is why (d) because
9. 9.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
11. 11.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) such as
13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for instance
14. 14.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
15. 15.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
16. 16.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
17. 17.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
18. 18.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
20. 20.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) so (d) due to
22. 22.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
23. 23.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) however (c) because (d) due to
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) for instance (c) however (d) on the other hand
26. 26.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
27. 27.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
28. 28.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
30. 30.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) that is why (b) but (c) the reason is (d) due to
31. 31.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) therefore (c) although (d) as a result
33. 33.True or false: “this is because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “that is why” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) so
39. 39.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) however (c) because (d) to give an example

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