This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Discourse Markers – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Discourse Markers Quiz 15 (59 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Identify the discourse marker in the following sentence:'In brief, the main objective of the project is to analyze the data.' A) In brief,. B) To sum up,. C) In summary,. D) In conclusion,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In brief,. 2. What discourse marker is appropriate for summarizing a point? A) Overall . B) In addition . C) To put it another way . D) What do you mean by ?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Overall . 3. ..... the difficult conditions during the expedition, the scientists collected valuable data that contributed to their research. A) In spite of. B) Even though. C) However. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In spite of. 4. Despite (the fact), A) Contrasting. B) Sequencing. C) Concluding. D) Adding. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Contrasting. 5. Equally, social media is now a popularity contest. A) SIMILARITY. B) DIFFERENCE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) SIMILARITY. 6. ..... , Karen is very punctual and organized with her work. A) In any case. B) In other words. C) In fact. D) Look at it this way. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In fact. 7. Give an example of a discourse marker used to indicate contrast. A) Therefore. B) Additionally. C) Moreover. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) However. 8. The journey was long and tiring; ..... , they enjoyed every moment. A) Despite. B) Nevertheless. C) Although. D) Even though. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nevertheless. 9. Identify the discourse marker in the following sentence:'Conversely, the alternative explanation proposes a different approach.' A) Conversely. B) In conclusion. C) Similarly. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conversely. 10. "I don't think this is the best solution ..... , what other options do we have?" A) Well then. B) So to speak. C) Turning to. D) In parenthesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Well then. 11. Which discourse marker is used to indicate that the speaker is about to give some surprising information or correct some information? A) Anyway. B) By the way. C) Actually. D) You know. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Actually. 12. Select the correct use of the infinitive structure: A) They agreed to meeting at noon. B) They agreed to meet at noon. C) They agreed meeting at noon. D) They agreed meet at noon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They agreed to meet at noon. 13. "He is the heart of the company, ..... , without him, the team wouldn't function." A) That is to say. B) Briefly. C) As it were. D) Overleaf. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As it were. 14. ..... , this is the best coffee I've ever had. A) At the end of the day. B) Actually,. C) To tell you the truth. D) In any case. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To tell you the truth. 15. Which discourse marker is used in the sentence:'Furthermore, it can be concluded that the experiment was successful.'? A) Additionally. B) Moreover. C) Furthermore. D) Hence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Furthermore. 16. Not everyone loves British food, but ..... fish and chips is popular around the world. A) That is to say. B) By the way. C) At least. D) Obviously. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At least. 17. The philosopher argues that free will is largely an illusion ..... , human behavior is dictated by biological and social factors. A) In parenthesis. B) Well then. C) So, where was I?. D) That is to say. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) That is to say. 18. Which phrasal verb best completes this sentence? "I accidentally ..... my old colleague at the conference." A) Cheered up. B) Got out. C) Ran into. D) Let out. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ran into. 19. Both companies and people use social media to create an image. A) SIMILARITY. B) DIFFERENCE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) SIMILARITY. 20. Choose the better optionHe missed the presentation, ..... he managed to join the Q&A session. A) Yet. B) Though. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yet. 21. Sarah loves spicy food, ..... , her brother prefers mild flavors. A) Whereas. B) Owing to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Whereas. 22. What are the functions of discourse markers in spoken language? A) They are used to indicate the time of day. B) They are only used in written language. C) They serve various functions such as signaling relationships between ideas, managing turn-taking in conversation, indicating attitude or emotion, and guiding the listener's understanding. D) They are used to count the number of words in a sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They serve various functions such as signaling relationships between ideas, managing turn-taking in conversation, indicating attitude or emotion, and guiding the listener's understanding. 23. Identify the correct discourse marker: "She didn't study much. (a), she failed the test." A) A. Nonetheless. B) As a result. C) In contrast. D) Whereas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Nonetheless. 24. ..... it was raining, we decided to go for a walk ..... , we had to cut our walk short when the rain became heavier. A) Because / nonetheless. B) Although / however. C) In spite of / although. D) Despite / even though. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although / however. 25. Which discourse marker is used in the sentence:'To clarify, the definitions of the terms will be discussed in the following section.'? A) For example,. B) To clarify,. C) To summarize,. D) In conclusion,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To clarify,. 26. ..... the poor air quality, people still prefer living in big cities. A) Even though. B) Although. C) Despite. D) Though. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Despite. 27. Choose the correct phrasal verb for this context: "The flight was delayed, so we had to ..... our jackets and wait longer." A) Take out. B) Throw away. C) Take off. D) Put away. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Take off. 28. Choose the best option to complete the sentence:'' (a) many people believe it's effective, I don't think that's true." A) Although. B) Furthermore. C) In addition. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 29. Which discourse marker is used for justifying opinions? A) That's a good question. B) What do you mean by ?. C) In other words . D) For example,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For example,. 30. We regret to announce that the performance has been cancelled ..... technical problems. A) Due to. B) Because of. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Due to. 31. Social media started only a few years ago, ..... , nearly a third of the world uses it today. A) Equally. B) Though. C) However. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 32. In an IELTS speaking task about travel experiences, demonstrate how you would use the discourse marker 'in addition' to add more information to your response. A) Moreover, I prefer to stay at home. B) In addition, I don't like to explore new places. C) In addition to visiting the famous landmarks, I also enjoyed trying the local cuisine. D) Additionally, I hate traveling. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In addition to visiting the famous landmarks, I also enjoyed trying the local cuisine. 33. Explain how discourse markers can be used to emphasize a point during a presentation. A) By speaking in a monotone voice. B) By using hand gestures to distract the audience. C) By confusing the audience with irrelevant information. D) By signaling to the audience that the following information is important or significant. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) By signaling to the audience that the following information is important or significant. 34. Find the discourse marker in this sentence:'On the other hand, some scholars argue that the theory is flawed.' A) First and foremost. B) On the other hand. C) In conclusion. D) Furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) On the other hand. 35. Choose the better optionThe meeting was postponed ..... the CEO's unavailability. A) Due to. B) Because of. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Due to. 36. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?The company is trying to reduce costs, and ..... employees who leave are not being replaced. A) Consequently. B) So. C) Yet. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yet. 37. I enjoy cooking different cuisines; ..... , Mexican food is my favorite to prepare A) However. B) Similarly. C) Therefore. D) For instance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For instance. 38. ..... modern art is concerned, I find that many installations are a bit too abstract for my taste. A) As far as. B) Regarding. C) By and large. D) In any case. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As far as. 39. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?Sales figures have fallen drastically ..... the economic downturn. A) Due to. B) Because. C) Owing to. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 40. What discourse marker can join to sentences in one and express contrast? A) Conversely. B) Despite . C) Owing to. D) As a matter of fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Despite . 41. Provide a brief example of how discourse markers can be used to signal a conclusion in a presentation. A) On the other hand. B) Additionally. C) Moreover. D) Discourse markers such as 'in conclusion', 'to sum up', or 'finally'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Discourse markers such as 'in conclusion', 'to sum up', or 'finally'. 42. Which sentence correctly uses the "-ly" adverb form? A) The team worked efficiently on the project. B) The team efficient worked on the project. C) The team worked efficiency on the project. D) The team worked efficient on the project. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The team worked efficiently on the project. 43. Many researchers argue against the new policy ..... , it is likely to be implemented next year. A) So to speak. B) That is to say. C) Well then. D) So, where was I?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) That is to say. 44. ..... , university students in this city are very supportive of local oral traditions. A) Admittedly. B) By and large. C) That being said. D) Regarding. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By and large. 45. ..... having a small garden, they grew a wide variety of vegetables and flowers A) Even though. B) However. C) In spite of. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In spite of. 46. ..... not knowing anyone, she felt comfortable at the party. A) Even though. B) In spite of. C) However. D) Nonetheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In spite of. 47. Identify the sentence with the correct negative form: A) The report wasn't never submitted. B) The report wasn't submitted never. C) The report never wasn't submitted. D) The report was never submitted. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The report was never submitted. 48. "So" is a discourse marker used to show the cause of another action A) -True. B) -False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) -False. 49. The current ..... in the housing market suggests that property prices will continue to rise. A) State of affairs. B) Leaving aside. C) Well then. D) Overleaf. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) State of affairs. 50. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?She arrived early ..... get a good seat. A) In order to. B) So as to. C) Because. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because. 51. ..... , there are three main ways of tackling the problem ..... A) Regrettably. B) In conclusion. C) Also. D) As a result. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In conclusion. 52. ..... you join the competition, do you think you can keep up with your already-packed schedule? A) As a result. B) On top of this. C) Let's say. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Let's say. 53. I wrote down the details ..... I wouldn't forget them. A) In case. B) So that. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In case. 54. What is the difference between discourse markers and conjunctions? A) Discourse markers are always formal, while conjunctions are always informal. B) Discourse markers connect people, while conjunctions connect ideas. C) Discourse markers connect ideas, while conjunctions join words, phrases, or clauses. D) Discourse markers are used in writing, while conjunctions are used in speaking. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Discourse markers connect ideas, while conjunctions join words, phrases, or clauses. 55. All 57 rooms in this luxury hotel are individually designed ..... create an air of calm. A) Owing to. B) Despite. C) Moreover. D) In order to. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In order to. 56. I know the answer, ..... I can't tell you. A) And. B) Furthermore. C) Additionally. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nevertheless. 57. As a rule of language, ..... the stress is on the second syllable, the word is usually verb. For example, 'pre sent (v.)' A) Owing to. B) And. C) If. D) In spite of. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) If. 58. The smoke will fill a large room within 10-15 minutes ..... , you will need to air the room out from time to time. A) However. B) Although. C) Therefore. D) In addition to. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 59. Hawaii's Kilauea volcano exploded ..... it sent ash flying thousands of meters into the air. A) And. B) But. 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