Discourse markers exercise

Complete the following sentences.

……………….. I fired at the leopard, he shook my arm.

• as

• since

• because

• for

Complete the following sentences.

Arranged marriages are unusual in the West. In the Middle East, …………………., they are common.

• but

• on the other hand

• similarly

• in spite of this

Complete the following sentences.

The train was late. …………………. I managed to reach in time.

• In spite of this

• Additionally

• Similarly

• Due to this

Complete the following sentences.

…………………. we are satisfied with life.

• In general

• As for

• As far as

• Apart from

Complete the following sentences.

A: Did he look sad? B: No, ..............., he was really cheerful.

• obviously

• by the way

• as a matter of fact

• similarly

Complete the following sentences.

.......... your question about our mobile rates, I have attached a document where you can see all our rate plans.

• Whereas

• Regarding

• As far as

• When

Complete the following sentences.

Well, I think we can declare the meeting closed. .............., who's going to have lunch at the canteen today?

• By the way

• Anyway

• Actually

• However

Complete the following sentences.

...............the most qualified candidates always get the best jobs.

• Moreover

• Basically

• Obviously

• Instead

Complete the following sentences.

I will help him, ..............., he has always been there for me.

• After all

• Basically

• Obviously

• In general

Complete the following sentences.

The interiors are beautiful and ................, they have designed them themselves.

• obviously

• what's more

• by the way

• meanwhile