Discourse Markers Quiz 10 (60 MCQs)

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1. Ahmed visited his grandparents in the village. He ..... went hiking with his village friend.
2. One connector is not correct in the context of the sentence, can you identify which? We take full responsibility for the error and nevertheless / consequently / therefore wish to offer vou a full refund.
3. ..... , we didn't have the best seats as a matter of fact we were in the back row.
4. I don't think I'll come to Nick's party. It will finish very late ..... , I won't know many people there.
5. We take full responsibility for the error and ..... wish to offer you a full refund
6. (a) (strength the argument) the next two years will be critical for the future of the economy.
7. Our answer is ..... correct but there's a bit more to it thaN that.
8. So let's meet at five o'clock then ..... , could you possibly lend me some money until the weekend?
9. He's had the benefit of an expensive education ..... he continues to work as a waiter.
10. There are four things you need to do to pass the exam. First, you should study hard. Second, you should get enough sleep ..... , you should study in a calm place. Finally, you should stay focused in the exam.
11. It had been raining all day ..... , the metro tunnels were flooded.
12. (a) (truthfulness), i didn't enjoy the conference.
13. The job involves dealing with our customers at the airport, giving advice, recommending products, ..... offering travel tips .....
14. We are ..... in quarantine.
15. You will be able to get into the cinema ..... youarrive before the film starts.
16. To open a presentation
17. I have a computer, ..... I don't have a pen.
18. The government are going to help first-time buyers ..... , they are going to make mortgages more easily available.
19. ..... the teacher was out of the class, some pupils wrote a message on the board.
20. (stress the importance of the point that follows) (a) the goverment is to blame for running the economy.
21. ..... , this food isn't even vegetarian
22. Studying economics is hard, .....
23. We arrived late, ..... we waited in the hall.
24. QUAL A IDEIA DO MARCADOR EM DESTAQUE?HR is also more involved in improving the organization's workforce by recommending processes, approaches and business solutions to management.
25. Many students find it difficult to afford accommodation ..... this, a lot remain living with their parents until they have completed their degree.
26. I've always known Caroline as a mean person ..... , she lent me $ 10 yesterday without me having to ask twice!
27. We are not only in the market for an investment advice but ..... a financial advisory service.
28. An editor has developed severe pain in his arm. He finds his workstation inappropriate ..... wants new furniture.
29. ..... our lives are a sum total of the choices we have made.
30. She does not speak our language ..... she seems to understand what we say.
31. So the party was ..... for him, not both of them
32. (a) (to be sure) the result could have been better.
33. WHAT WORDS MEAN ALSO?
34. There are several things you need to do before traveling ..... , you should check your passport. Second, you should buy travel insurance.
35. She missed the meeting ..... a family emergency. (Giving reasons)
36. Nowadays, the internet has become an indispensable business tool ..... , we would find it very difficult to get through a working day without it.
37. To link to a new topic
38. ..... , I don't think I locked the front door this morning.
39. QUAL A IDEIA DO MARCADOR EM DESTAQUE?Not only do HR professionals contribute to business viability and success through the strategic management of human capital, but the profession itself continues to increase its stature as a career choice.
40. One connector is not correct in the context of the sentence, can you identify which? In spite of / Even though / Despite being the better player, Richard lost the match.
41. One connector is not correct in the context of the sentence, can you identify which? I agreed to help at the store although / in case / even though I didn't feel like it.
42. I wrote the email ..... demand compensation for the faulty device.
43. I like sports ..... , I enjoy playing football and basketball.
44. The driving test in Spain is difficult, ..... it's all in Spanish.
45. ..... we liked the technical support we received from the three companies, although X-Tech and Fast-on were a bit faster.
46. He complains very often, but he has ..... nothing to complain about.
47. ..... , on second thoughts, I don't think I want to go out tonight
48. And this is all I know about this subject ..... , how was your first day at work?
49. She closed the door quietly ..... wake the baby up.
50. ..... I have a great respect for him, I don't particularly like him.
51. One connector is not correct in the context of the sentence, can you identify which? Laila's mother-in-law was a very difficult woman. However / Nevertheless / Consequently Laila couldn't help liking her.
52. I have many hobbies; ..... , I enjoy painting, gardening, and playing the guitar. (Giving examples)
53. ..... , that's not what I wanted to hear.
54. Strengthening arguments (to stress the importantce of the point that follows)
55. ..... These are words that are used to connect, manage, and organize what we say or write.
56. She was unable to walk for several months ..... is still in pain and using a stick almost a year later.
57. Even identical twins, thought until recently to have identical DNA, ..... have slightly different DNA.
58. I think he should be acquitted ..... he is too young to know the difference between right and wrong.
59. QUAL A IDEIA DO MARCADOR EM DESTAQUE?2020 has not been a banner year for us. In January I nearly died, so motherhood has a deeper resonance than ever before and I am even more determined to focus on the now and not to a future that is uncertain in every way.
60. There's time to get a sandwich from the cafeteria ..... the next class begins.