Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 85 · 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 adds an example? (a) however (b) although (c) such as (d) due to
2. 2.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for instance
3. 3.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) so (c) therefore (d) because
6. 6.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
8. 8.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a reason (b) an example (c) a result (d) the other side
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) however (d) therefore
10. 10.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “this is because” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
13. 13.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
14. 14.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) However
15. 15.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) due to (c) because (d) this is because
17. 17.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
18. 18.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
19. 19.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) so (d) this is because
21. 21.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) that is why (c) therefore (d) the reason is
22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) but (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) this is because
23. 23.True or false: “so” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
25. 25.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
26. 26.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) however (c) so (d) that is why
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) because (d) such as
29. 29.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
31. 31.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) therefore (c) such as (d) this is because
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) for instance (d) to give an example
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) due to
34. 34.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
35. 35.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) but
36. 36.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) but (c) as a result (d) although
37. 37.True or false: “the reason is” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) to give an example (c) therefore (d) as a result
39. 39.True or false: “on the other hand” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) however (b) to give an example (c) so (d) this is because

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