Referring words, Discourse markers in spoken English, Linking wo

The professor said, "For a more detailed explanation of this theory, I would like to ___ Chapter 5 of your textbook."

• turn to

• refer you to

• overleaf

• leaving aside

The report discusses various economic issues. ___ the inflation rate, it has been steadily increasing over the past year.

• So to speak

• With reference to

• Turning to

• Briefly

You can find additional exercises on this topic ___.

• overleaf

• in parenthesis

• that is to say

• so to speak

"___, we were discussing the main reasons behind climate change before the interruption."

• Well then

• So, where was I?

• Overleaf

• With reference to

"I don't think this is the best solution. ___, what other options do we have?"

• So to speak

• Turning to

• In parenthesis

• Well then

"___, let's move on to the next topic on our agenda: the financial report."

• Turning to

• So, where was I?

• Briefly

• Leaving aside

"He is the heart of the company, ___, without him, the team wouldn’t function."

• that is to say

• briefly

• as it were

• overleaf

"___ your last question, I believe the project will be completed on time."

• In parenthesis

• With reference to

• Briefly

• Leaving aside

"___, the meeting is scheduled for Monday at 10 AM."

• Overleaf

• That is to say

• Well then

• In parenthesis

The current ___ in the housing market suggests that property prices will continue to rise.

• overleaf

• leaving aside

• well then

• state of affairs