Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 90 · 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: “so” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) that is why (b) on the other hand (c) this is because (d) for example
4. 4.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) an example (c) a result (d) a reason
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) so (c) although (d) however
6. 6.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
7. 7.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) Therefore (c) However (d) For example
8. 8.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for example (d) so
10. 10.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
11. 11.🔗 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
12. 12.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
13. 13.True or false: “therefore” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) So (c) For instance (d) Because
15. 15.True or false: “due to” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “because” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) for instance (d) because
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) that is why (d) so
19. 19.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) this is because (b) although (c) such as (d) but
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) therefore (b) that is why (c) because (d) as a result
22. 22.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
23. 23.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) due to (d) because
25. 25.🔗 What does “for instance” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) due to (d) for example
27. 27.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) such as (c) for example (d) the reason is
29. 29.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
30. 30.Which linking word shows a result? (a) such as (b) for instance (c) therefore (d) on the other hand
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) the reason is (c) because (d) that is why
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) but (d) for instance
33. 33.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) however (d) the reason is
35. 35.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) because (c) this is because (d) due to
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) because (d) therefore
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) so (b) because (c) this is because (d) due to
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) that is why (b) this is because (c) such as (d) on the other hand
40. 40.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason

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