Discourse Markers Quiz 18 (30 MCQs)

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1. Nobody was badly injured ..... the accident was very serious.
2. Many people think it's dangerous to travel by aeroplane but ..... , it's probably the safest means of transport available.
3. ..... the standard section, in every wave some questions are added to poll the opinions surrounding hot topics.
4. ..... the large number of mistakes in the questionpaper, the students were unable to complete the exam.
5. He may look 30, but he's ..... 45
6. ..... they've been going out for months.
7. We left a drawn ..... avoid the rush hour traffic
8. I like eating fruits ..... apples and bananas.
9. ..... you can't get a real idea of life in Japan unless you can speak the language.
10. A school is no school unless it contain fire and food for the mind as well ..... the body.
11. 1 They've employed me as a kind of troubleshooter ..... , somebody who sorts out any problems.
12. A. Would you like a holiday in Thailand? B ..... , when do we go?
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14. A:Did he look sad? B:No, ..... , he was really cheerful.
15. I dislike fishing; ..... , I don't even own a boat
16. ..... , let's leave that for a moment and look at these reports
17. I prefer watching TV to going to the cinema because ..... being cheaper, it's ..... more comfortable
18. ..... the initial problems, they finished the job on time.
19. The flight was delayed ..... bad weather conditions at the airport. (Giving reasons)
20. ..... , writing email is a lot cheaper than mailing letters.
21. For each sentence, choose the best word or phrase tocomplete the gap ..... all the students had arrived, we started theweekly revision test.
22. I didn't pay attention to the plot ..... I'm not keen on thrillers
23. Your holiday could cause a real problem for ..... (a) (to rephrase), we need to amend the schedules, really.
24. The concert is sold out, ..... , I didn't want to go.
25. It recognizes, (concede a contrary point) (a), that there are reasons to hope.
26. She is an excellent musician, playing the violin ..... the piano. (Adding information)
27. All are types of discourse analysis except one. Check the term that does not belong to the group.
28. The flight has been delayed ..... adverse weather conditions.
29. Vicky is getting married ..... , she called while you were out
30. ..... , it was a glittering occasion. Stars everywhere and the crowds outside just begging for autographs.