Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 88 · 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) due to (b) the reason is (c) however (d) this is because
2. 2.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) However (d) Because
3. 3.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
4. 4.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) so (c) such as (d) because
5. 5.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
6. 6.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) therefore (c) due to (d) to give an example
7. 7.True or false: “that is why” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
9. 9.Which linking word adds an example? (a) that is why (b) but (c) to give an example (d) although
10. 10.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
11. 11.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔗 What does “however” 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 “so” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) because (c) as a result (d) the reason is
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) for example
16. 16.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) a reason (c) an example (d) the other side
17. 17.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) this is because (c) because (d) to give an example
19. 19.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) so (d) for example
21. 21.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) although (d) to give an example
24. 24.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
25. 25.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
26. 26.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) so (d) for instance
30. 30.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) but (c) on the other hand (d) for example
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) as a result (c) the reason is (d) so
33. 33.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
34. 34.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) because
35. 35.True or false: “such as” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) for instance (d) for example
37. 37.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
38. 38.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) so (c) as a result (d) for instance
39. 39.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
40. 40.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side

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