SKILLFUL 3 - UNIT 4 - Stance Markers Quiz

Which of the following is a stance marker used to express honesty?

• Actually

• First

• Next

• Lastly

Answer explanation

"Actually" is a stance marker that can be used to show truth or to correct something. It shows the speaker's opinion or truthfulness in a statement.

What does the phrase "To be honest" express?

• The speaker is joking.

• The speaker is giving a fact.

• The speaker is being truthful and sharing an opinion.

• The speaker is introducing a new topic.

Answer explanation

: "To be honest" is used to show that the speaker is giving their true opinion about something.

Which of the following sentences uses "As a matter of fact" correctly?

• As a matter of fact, I think fire is dangerous.

• As a matter of fact, fire is good.

• As a matter of fact, fire can be dangerous but also useful.

• All of the above.

Answer explanation

"As a matter of fact" is used to introduce real or true information. All the sentences use it to add factual information.

Which stance marker is used to strongly disagree with an idea?

• Frankly

• To put it bluntly

• Actually

• In fact

Answer explanation

: "To put it bluntly" is used when someone wants to directly or clearly disagree with something or make a strong point.

What does the stance marker "Actually" usually introduce?

• A joke

• A new idea that is often surprising or contradictory to what was said before

• A question

• A new topic

Answer explanation

"Actually" is used to correct or add more detailed or unexpected information.

Which of the following sentences uses a stance marker correctly?

• Actually, we are going to finish the project next week.

• First, we need to discuss the benefits of fire.

• Lastly, I agree that fire is very dangerous.

• Second, let's focus on the positive effects of fire.

Answer explanation

"Actually" is used to present information that may be surprising or to correct what was previously said.

Which of the following phrases is used to return to a previous topic?

• To put it bluntly

• As a matter of fact

• Speaking of

• Actually

Answer explanation

"Speaking of" is used to introduce something that connects to what was just mentioned or to return to a previous topic in conversation.

What does "To put it bluntly" mean in a conversation?

• The speaker is being very polite.

• The speaker is avoiding the topic.

• The speaker is being direct and clear, possibly in a strong or harsh way.

• The speaker is unsure about what they are saying.

Answer explanation

"To put it bluntly" means to say something in a very direct and sometimes harsh way.

Which phrase shows a fact or truth in a conversation?

• Actually

• Speaking of

• To put it bluntly

• To be honest

Answer explanation

"Actually" is used to present factual information, often when correcting something or adding new, truthful information.

Which sentence uses a stance marker incorrectly?

• Actually, fire can be dangerous but is also important for cooking.

• To be honest, I completely agree that fire can be both helpful and harmful.

• Speaking of fire, let's discuss other natural disasters.

• Lastly, fire is always dangerous and should be avoided.

Answer explanation

"Lastly" is used to introduce the final point in a sequence. The sentence doesn't fit the context of a sequence and instead presents an opinion about fire.