Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 99 · 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 linking word shows a result? (a) although (b) that is why (c) the reason is (d) but
2. 2.True or false: “due to” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) because (c) for example (d) however
4. 4.True or false: “for example” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
6. 6.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) shows the other side (d) gives a reason
8. 8.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows a result (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
9. 9.True or false: “as a result” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) for instance (d) due to
11. 11.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) gives a reason (b) shows the other side (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
12. 12.🔗 What does “therefore” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) however (d) because
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) but (b) because (c) although (d) therefore
15. 15.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) However (b) For instance (c) So (d) Because
16. 16.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) For example (b) Therefore (c) Because (d) However
18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) the reason is (b) such as (c) however (d) so
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) as a result (b) so (c) due to (d) although
20. 20.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) gives a reason (c) shows a result (d) shows the other side
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) due to (b) therefore (c) the reason is (d) this is because
22. 22.True or false: “for example” shows the other side. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
25. 25.True or false: “this is because” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which linking word adds an example? (a) on the other hand (b) but (c) to give an example (d) due to
27. 27.True or false: “such as” shows a result. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which linking word adds an example? (a) the reason is (b) because (c) this is because (d) for instance
29. 29.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) the other side (b) a result (c) a reason (d) an example
30. 30.🔗 What does “the reason is” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
31. 31.True or false: “to give an example” adds an example. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) although (b) for instance (c) such as (d) for example
33. 33.🔗 What does “on the other hand” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
34. 34.True or false: “the reason is” gives a reason. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which linking word shows a result? (a) to give an example (b) due to (c) for example (d) therefore
36. 36.🔗 What does “to give an example” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
37. 37.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) this is because (b) for example (c) so (d) however
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) to give an example (c) that is why (d) so
39. 39.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) the reason is (b) for example (c) to give an example (d) such as
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) for example (c) but (d) such as

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