Discourse Markers for IELTS Speaking Band 7 Quiz

Identify the discourse marker in the following sentence: 'However, I believe that we should consider other options.'

• Therefore

• On the other hand

• However

• In conclusion

Identify the discourse marker in the following sentence: 'In conclusion, I would like to emphasize the importance of this issue.'

• On the other hand,

• In the middle,

• In conclusion,

• Firstly,

Identify the discourse marker in the following sentence: 'On the other hand, some people argue that technology has more benefits than drawbacks.'

• In addition

• On the other hand

• For example

• In conclusion

Identify the discourse marker in the following sentence: 'Moreover, the research findings support the hypothesis.'

• In conclusion

• On the other hand

• Moreover

• However

Explain how you would use the discourse marker 'furthermore' in a speaking task about the advantages of technology.

• You can use 'furthermore' to conclude the discussion about technology

• You can use 'furthermore' to introduce a disadvantage of technology

• You can use 'furthermore' to change the topic away from technology

• You can use 'furthermore' to add another advantage of technology after discussing the initial advantages.

Discuss how you would use the discourse marker 'nevertheless' in a speaking task about the impact of social media on society.

• You can use 'nevertheless' to talk about the weather's impact on society.

• You can use 'nevertheless' to agree with the positive impact of social media on society.

• You can use 'nevertheless' to introduce a contrasting point about the impact of social media on society.

• You can use 'nevertheless' to introduce a similar point about the impact of social media on society.

Provide an example of how you would use the discourse marker 'consequently' in a speaking task about environmental issues.

• I care about the environment; consequently, I never recycle or conserve energy.

• I love the environment; consequently, I always litter and pollute.

• Deforestation leads to loss of habitat for many species; consequently, it results in a decline in biodiversity.

• Deforestation has no impact on biodiversity; consequently, it has no effect on the environment.

Explain how you would apply the discourse marker 'in contrast' in a speaking task comparing two different cultures.

• You can use 'in contrast' to show similarities between the two cultures

• You can use the discourse marker 'in contrast' to highlight the differences between the two cultures when comparing them in your speaking task.

• Using 'in contrast' will confuse the audience about the differences between the cultures

• Applying 'in contrast' will make the speaking task less engaging

In an IELTS speaking task about travel experiences, demonstrate how you would use the discourse marker 'in addition' to add more information to your response.

• Moreover, I prefer to stay at home

• In addition, I don't like to explore new places

• In addition to visiting the famous landmarks, I also enjoyed trying the local cuisine.

• Additionally, I hate traveling

Discuss how you would apply the discourse marker 'therefore' in a speaking task about the importance of education in society.

• Therefore can be used to connect ideas and show the logical consequence of the importance of education.

• Therefore is used to contradict the importance of education

• Therefore should only be used in written tasks, not speaking tasks

• Therefore is not relevant in discussing education