Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 94 · 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: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
3. 3.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) For instance (b) Because (c) However (d) So
4. 4.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) therefore (b) but (c) the reason is (d) this is because
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) this is because (d) although
7. 7.True or false: “so” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) so (c) due to (d) this is because
10. 10.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) so (c) however (d) for example
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) but (c) therefore (d) as a result
12. 12.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
13. 13.True or false: “such as” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) for instance (c) to give an example (d) for example
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) therefore (c) that is why (d) on the other hand
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) so (c) however (d) therefore
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) because (d) on the other hand
18. 18.True or false: “due to” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows a result (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
20. 20.True or false: “therefore” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For example (c) Therefore (d) Because
22. 22.🔗 What does “for example” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) shows a result
23. 23.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for instance
26. 26.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) an example (d) a reason
27. 27.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) because (c) that is why (d) so
29. 29.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) although (c) so (d) to give an example
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) because (c) for example (d) such as
31. 31.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) to give an example (c) although (d) as a result
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) because (c) this is because (d) due to
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) the reason is (c) such as (d) to give an example
35. 35.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) this is because (c) to give an example (d) however
37. 37.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) due to (c) because (d) such as
40. 40.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result

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