Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 97 · 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) that is why (b) because (c) the reason is (d) this is because
2. 2.Which linking word adds an example? (a) but (b) however (c) for example (d) the reason is
3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) because (b) however (c) so (d) for example
4. 4.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) to give an example (c) however (d) although
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) as a result (b) for example (c) although (d) because
7. 7.🔗 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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) for instance (c) such as (d) for example
9. 9.True or false: “for example” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
12. 12.True or false: “although” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
14. 14.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) such as (d) however
15. 15.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) but (b) that is why (c) as a result (d) the reason is
16. 16.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
17. 17.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) that is why (d) due to
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) although (d) therefore
19. 19.True or false: “on the other hand” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
21. 21.True or false: “for instance” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) so (b) for instance (c) because (d) however
23. 23.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “but” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) on the other hand (b) due to (c) that is why (d) therefore
26. 26.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) Because (b) However (c) For instance (d) So
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) although (c) so (d) however
28. 28.🔗 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
29. 29.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) for instance (d) for example
31. 31.True or false: “because” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “although” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) because (b) the reason is (c) this is because (d) for instance
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) to give an example (c) this is because (d) for example
36. 36.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
38. 38.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) due to (c) this is because (d) the reason is
40. 40.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason

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