Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 83 · 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: “to give an example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) because (d) so
3. 3.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
4. 4.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
5. 5.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for example (c) however (d) because
6. 6.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) However (d) Therefore
7. 7.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “for instance” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) however (c) to give an example (d) for instance
10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) this is because (c) because (d) although
11. 11.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) an example (b) a reason (c) a result (d) the other side
13. 13.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) although
15. 15.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) so (c) the reason is (d) however
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) as a result (c) on the other hand (d) therefore
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) however (c) but (d) for example
18. 18.🔗 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
19. 19.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) because (c) therefore (d) such as
21. 21.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) but (d) however
23. 23.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
24. 24.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
25. 25.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) however (c) so (d) because
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) because (c) the reason is (d) this is because
27. 27.True or false: “so” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) however (b) for example (c) but (d) although
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) so (c) therefore (d) as a result
30. 30.True or false: “for instance” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
32. 32.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
35. 35.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
36. 36.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) so
39. 39.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side

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