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403 discourse markers2 Wp21-b

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

___, I think the company should invest in new machinery to update the factory.

a)

As far as,

b)

Basically,

c)

In conclusion,

d)

At least,

2.

___, Sam and Ella aren't very well-off because they're both unemployed.

a)

As far as,

b)

Basically,

c)

In conclusion,

d)

At least,

3.

Ask your boss if you can take the day off. ___ he can't say no.

a)

In other words,

b)

Besides,

c)

I mean,

d)

On the whole,

4.

I don't feel like cooking tonight. ____ there's nothing in the fridge.

a)

In other words,

b)

Besides,

c)

I mean,

d)

On the whole,

5.

___ I'm going to study Maths because there's nothing else I'm good at.

a)

Regarding,

b)

As I was saying,

c)

Talking of,

d)

Obviously,

6.

___ before I got cut off, we need to make a decision.

a)

Regarding

b)

As I was saying

c)

Talking of

d)

Obviously

7.

I've read all the applications and ___, I think Adam is the best person for the job.

a)

that is

b)

by the way

c)

all in all

d)

otherwise

8.

You'll need a jacket, ___ you might get cold.

a)

that is

b)

by the way

c)

all in all

d)

otherwise

9.

You might want to dress up for dinner. ____, everyone will be wearing a suit.

a)

After all,

b)

To sum up,

c)

As regards,

d)

As I was saying,

10.

____, we recoomend accepting the pay deal in case management decide to withdraw the offer.

a)

After all,

b)

To sum up,

c)

As regards,

d)

As I was saying,