This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Discourse Markers – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Discourse Markers Quiz 14 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. They played all their hits ..... , they gave out free merchandise! A) On top of that. B) As such. C) Mind you. D) At any rate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) On top of that. 2. ..... the new urban development plan, I think we ought to arrange a meeting with the neighbours' board. A) Certainly. B) As far as. C) On the other hand. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As far as. 3. Many cities, Hong Kong ..... , have extensive mass transit systems. A) Say. B) Including. C) For example. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For example. 4. The exit door is ..... A) In the back. B) Finally. C) Equally. D) Then. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In the back. 5. This steak is tough and overcooked. Still, at least ..... A) The French fries are good. B) The French fries are burnt. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The French fries are good. 6. Something that is clearly true or easy to understand A) All in all. B) In fact. C) Obviously. D) Apparently. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Obviously. 7. Yesterday's training was useful ..... , this morning's task was pointless. A) However. B) Although. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 8. Choose the connector that is NOT possible in the context of the sentence.3. We left at dawn ..... avoid the rush hour traffic. A) Because of. B) In order to. C) So as to. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because of. 9. ..... Alan was riding a bicycle in the park, he fall off. A) When. B) While. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) While. 10. We are ..... in quarentine. A) Currently. B) Besides. C) As with. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Currently. 11. The product received positive reviews; ..... , it quickly sold out in stores. A) Meanwhile. B) Therefore. C) Nevertheless. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 12. ..... the film was a little boring, we still had a nice evening out. A) Though. B) At least. C) However. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Though. 13. ..... before I got cut off, we need to make a decision. A) Obviously. B) As I was saying. C) Regarding. D) Talking of. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As I was saying. 14. 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. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All in all. 15. The interiors are beautiful and ..... , they have designed them themselves. A) What's more. B) Obviously. C) By the way. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What's more. 16. Choose the incorrect option:I agree to help at the store ..... I didn't feel like it. A) Although. B) In case. C) Even though. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In case. 17. Qual marcador de discurso expressa contraste? A) In contrast. B) Similarly. C) As a result. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In contrast. 18. The man was sleeping soundly on the river bank ..... a crocodile was creeping closer. A) Despite this. B) Meanwhile. C) As a result. D) By contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Meanwhile. 19. They'll never pass a test, since they never study. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) I should've studied medicine. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 20. Could we rearrange my timetable so ..... I don't have so many classes on Friday? A) That. B) In case. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) That. 21. Choose the correct word to show contrast in this sentence: "I like ice cream, ..... it's too cold today." A) So. B) Even then. C) And. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) But. 22. To make things clearer or give more details. A) In other words. B) I mean. C) Otherwise. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I mean. 23. I thought it was an amazing film. I was quite depressing, ..... A) Though. B) However. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Though. 24. ..... chocolate, she bought ice-cream. A) In addition. B) In addition to. C) Despite. D) Apart. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In addition to. 25. Modern farming methods have destroyed the habitat of many birds ..... the other hand, they have allowed costs to go down. A) In. B) For. C) On. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) On. 26. Which of the following options is correct:You are being sent a reminder since we have not received payment for your last bill, (consequently) A) We have not received payment, consequently, are being sent a reminder. B) We have not received payment, consequently, sending a reminder. C) We have not received payment, consequently, you're being sent a reminder. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) We have not received payment, consequently, you're being sent a reminder. 27. Could we re-arrange my timetable ..... I don't have many classes on a Friday afternoon? A) So that. B) In case. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So that. 28. "However" indicates A) Consequence. B) Addition. C) Cause. D) Contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Contrast. 29. The train was an hour late ..... , I managed to get to the meeting in time. A) Despite,. B) In spite of this,. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In spite of this,. 30. A-I enjoyed the book more than the movie. In other words/For instance, the characters were better developed in the book. A) In other words. B) For instance. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In other words. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesDiscourse Markers Quiz 1Discourse Markers Quiz 2Discourse Markers Quiz 3Discourse Markers Quiz 4Discourse Markers Quiz 5Discourse Markers Quiz 6Discourse Markers Quiz 7Discourse Markers Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books