Discourse Markers

This is one possible solution to the problem. ___, there are others.

• Consequently

• In fact

• However

• On the contrary

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

I suggest we go to the Italian restaurant - the food is tasty. ___, it's very cheap.

• Nevertheless

• Having said that

• In addition to

• Furthermore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

She was offended and ____ refused to attend the meeting.

• accordingly

• besides

• not only

• conversely

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

_____ I prefer to listen to classical music.

• On the contrary

• On the whole

• In addition to

• Besides

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The concert has been cancelled ____ lack of support.

• consequently

• owing to

• in fact

• but also

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

If the project fails, it will affect ____ our department, but also the whole organization.

• not only

• in addition to

• besides

• moreover

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

- Didn't you find the film exciting?

- ____, I nearly fell asleep half way through it.

• Consequently

• What's more

• Nevertheless

• On the contrary

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Running can strengthen your heart and muscles. ____, it can also damage your knee joints and the bones in your feet.

• Consequently

• On the contrary

• Conversely

• Not only

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Sue spent most of her money in the first week. ___, she had very little to eat during the last few days of the vacation.

• Owing to

• But also

• Consequently

• In addition to

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

I disagree with everything she has said. ___, she is a very good speaker.

• Consequently

• Nevertheless

• In fact

• Moreover

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6