Discourse Markers of Contrast and Comparison

_____ older and younger generations are affected by social media.

• Though

• Both

• Like

• As

Social media started only a few years ago. ______, nearly a third of the world uses it today.

• Equally

• Though

• However

• Although

_____ e-mail is an effective way to communicate, some companies are using other messaging services.

• However

• Although

• Both

• As

Some people believe that younger people are not as polite. _____, it is simply because polite behavior changes over time.

• Likewise

• However

• Though

• Besides,

In southern Europe, meetings are likely to start with a long conversation not related to work. ______ in Latin America, it is common to speak about your private life first, before discussing business.

• While

• Though

• However

• Equally

______ giving a business card with two hands is polite in some cultures, this is not the case in all.

• However

• Like

• Although

• Similarly

______ social media sites have some advantages, there are also many negatives.

• Similarly

• Both

• Though

• While

In the past, we shared photos with a few people ______ today we share them with hundreds.

• Like

• Both

• Similarly

• Whereas

______ social media makes our world more connected than ever. ______ it also makes many people feel less sociable.

• Both/ And

• As/ Smilarly

• On the one hand/ On the other hand

• Whereas/ However

______ most children learn to read easily, some need extra help.

• While

• Similarly

• Like

• Both