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8 Discourse markers

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Consequently

b)

In fact

c)

However

d)

On the contrary

2.

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

a)

Nevertheless

b)

Having said that

c)

In addition to

d)

Furthermore

3.

She was offended and ____ refused to attend the meeting.

a)

accordingly

b)

besides

c)

not only

d)

conversely

4.

_____ I prefer to listen to classical music.

a)

On the contrary

b)

On the whole

c)

In addition to

d)

Besides

5.

The concert has been cancelled ____ lack of support.

a)

consequently

b)

owing to

c)

in fact

d)

but also

6.

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

a)

not only

b)

in addition to

c)

besides

d)

moreover

7.

Choose the right oder

a)

Then - After that - First - Finally

b)

After that - First . In the end - Then

c)

First - Then - Finally - After that

d)

First - Then - Next - After that - Finally

8.

"However" indicates

a)

Contrast

b)

Consequence

c)

Addition

d)

Cause

9.

The function "therefore" shows:

a)

an effect

b)

Contrast

c)

Cause

d)

Consequence

10.

I love playing sports. ..., I don't like playing baseball.

a)

However

b)

To conclude

c)

So

11.

BONUS: Choose the right connector,

a)

She was a talented actor and, MOREOVER , a good singer.

b)

She was a talented actor and, REGARDING, a good singer.

c)

She was a talented actor and, TO BEGIN WITH, a good singer.

12.

My students group work hard; _____, they do a great job.

a)

moreover

b)

because

c)

in spite of

13.

There were six of us ________, then two people left.

a)

therefore

b)

to begin with

c)

in contrast

14.

He shook his head, ________her distastefully. ...

a)

To begin with

b)

moreover

c)

regarding

15.

________, and after all, I would like to thank you.

a)

In conclusion

b)

otherwise

c)

because

16.

They were singing beautifully _________ they walked down the street.

a)

if

b)

as long as

c)

as soon as

d)

as

17.

He was feeling ill. _________, he had to go to work.

a)

Actually

b)

However

c)

With this in mind

d)

When

18.

____________ I washed my hands, they still look dirty.

a)

Although

b)

However

c)

Because

19.

After the flood, people really need food. _____________, they need doctors and medical supplies.

a)

Nevertheless

b)

In addition

c)

Even though

20.

Bob ate a large dinner. ____________, he is still hungry.

a)

However

b)

Because

c)

Consequently