Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 98 · 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: “on the other hand” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) for example (b) such as (c) the reason is (d) to give an example
3. 3.Which linking word adds an example? (a) for instance (b) therefore (c) because (d) although
4. 4.True or false: “this is because” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) however (b) so (c) the reason is (d) therefore
6. 6.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) to give an example (b) that is why (c) for example (d) due to
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) so (c) therefore (d) that is why
9. 9.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) however (b) because (c) for instance (d) so
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) so (c) however (d) although
11. 11.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
12. 12.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) but (c) for instance (d) as a result
13. 13.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “to give an example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) to give an example (d) for instance
16. 16.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) however (b) for example (c) because (d) so
17. 17.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
19. 19.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) gives a reason
21. 21.True or false: “due to” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔗 What does “this is because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) adds an example
23. 23.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for instance (b) although (c) such as (d) due to
24. 24.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
25. 25.Which linking word shows a result? (a) due to (b) for instance (c) so (d) this is because
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for example (b) to give an example (c) such as (d) although
27. 27.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
28. 28.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) such as (c) but (d) however
33. 33.True or false: “for example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) therefore (b) although (c) for example (d) this is because
35. 35.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
36. 36.True or false: “however” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “although” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
39. 39.🔗 What does “but” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) adds an example
40. 40.True or false: “on the other hand” shows a result. (a) True (b) False

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