Discourse Markers Practice

What is a common discourse marker used to introduce examples?

• to illustrate

• for example

• such as

• as an example

How can you signal contrast in your speech using discourse markers?

• Use words like 'however', 'on the other hand', 'in contrast', 'nevertheless', or 'conversely'.

• Use words like 'similarly', 'moreover', 'furthermore', or 'likewise'.

• Insert long pauses between sentences to indicate contrast.

• Avoid using any discourse markers to show contrast.

Give an example of a discourse marker that shows cause and effect.

• consequently

• hence

• therefore

• thus

Explain how discourse markers can help in organizing your speech.

• Discourse markers can hinder the organization of your speech by causing confusion

• Discourse markers can help in organizing your speech by signaling relationships between ideas, transitions, emphasis, or clarification.

• Using discourse markers in speech organization is unnecessary and ineffective

• Discourse markers are only useful for written communication, not spoken

When should you avoid using too many discourse markers in a conversation?

• When they start to distract from the main message or make the conversation difficult to follow.

• When they enhance the clarity of the conversation

• When they help in emphasizing key points

• When they make the conversation more engaging

Provide a discourse marker that is often used to summarize information.

• in conclusion

• to conclude

• in summary

• finally

In what situations can discourse markers help in maintaining the flow of a conversation?

• Discourse markers can help maintain the flow of a conversation by abruptly ending the discussion

• Discourse markers can help maintain the flow of a conversation by signaling transitions between ideas, indicating agreement or disagreement, clarifying information, summarizing key points, and managing turn-taking.

• Discourse markers can help maintain the flow of a conversation by providing irrelevant information

• Discourse markers can help maintain the flow of a conversation by confusing the participants

Discuss the importance of using discourse markers in IELTS speaking tasks.

• Discourse markers are only necessary in writing tasks, not speaking tasks in IELTS

• Discourse markers are irrelevant in IELTS speaking tasks

• Discourse markers are important in IELTS speaking tasks as they improve coherence and cohesion by organizing ideas and guiding the listener through the conversation.

• Using too many discourse markers can confuse the listener in IELTS speaking tasks

How can discourse markers improve the coherence of your writing?

• By confusing the reader with irrelevant information

• By making the writing less engaging and dynamic

• By adding unnecessary complexity to the writing

• By signaling relationships between ideas, transitions, and emphasizing key points.

Name a discourse marker that is commonly used to express agreement.

• Sure

• Exactly

• Of course

• Absolutely