This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Discourse Markers – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Discourse Markers Quiz 23 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which sentence uses an adverb of manner correctly? A) The customer angrily spoke. B) The customer spoke the angry. C) He spoke angrily to the customer. D) He spoke angry to the customer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He spoke angrily to the customer. 2. Which discourse marker is used in the sentence:'Hence, it is important to consider all possible outcomes.'? A) Therefore. B) Hence. C) Thus. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hence. 3. What do we call the words and phrases used to help direct the listener when speaking? A) Discourse markers. B) Signposts. C) Connectors. D) Transitions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Discourse markers. 4. Discuss how you would apply the discourse marker 'therefore' in a speaking task about the importance of education in society. A) Therefore can be used to connect ideas and show the logical consequence of the importance of education. B) Therefore is used to contradict the importance of education. C) Therefore should only be used in written tasks, not speaking tasks. D) Therefore is not relevant in discussing education. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore can be used to connect ideas and show the logical consequence of the importance of education. 5. Choose the discourse marker that shows cause and effect: "She didn't set an alarm ..... , she overslept and missed her meeting." A) In addition. B) On the contrary. C) As a result. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As a result. 6. Stay at home. ..... , don't go out unless you have to. That's what they're saying. A) All in all. B) Anyway. C) In other words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In other words. 7. "Some factors are essential to consider ..... the minor concerns, let's focus on the main issue first." A) Leaving aside. B) That is to say. C) With reference to. D) In parenthesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Leaving aside. 8. ..... his busy schedule, he always finds time for his family. A) Despite. B) As a matter of fact. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Despite. 9. She has been feeling unwell, ..... she decided to stay home. A) Therefore. B) So as to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore. 10. ..... , we could postpone our meeting until everyone is available. A) To tell you the truth. B) Mind you. C) In other words. D) Look at it this way. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Look at it this way. 11. I will see you at the theater at 7:00 ..... , don't forget to bring the physical copies of the tickets. A) Incidentally. B) By the way. C) Granted. D) In light of. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By the way. 12. Which marker would best introduce an example? "There are many ways to stay healthy. (a), you could start by exercising regularly." A) A. For example. B) On the contrary. C) As a result. D) In summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. For example. 13. In the article, the author critiques existing urban policies ..... , he offers alternative solutions to address housing shortages. A) Leaving aside. B) Overleaf. C) So to speak. D) Turning to. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Turning to. 14. ..... she had seen the film three times, she couldn't remember what it was about. A) In spite of the fact that. B) In spite of. C) Despite of the fact that. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In spite of the fact that. 15. Select the sentence with the correct use of a discourse marker showing cause and effect: A) She studied hard; however, she passed the exam. B) She studied hard; furthermore, she passed the exam. C) She studied hard; therefore, she passed the exam. D) She studied hard; similarly, she passed the exam. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She studied hard; therefore, she passed the exam. 16. Which discourse marker is used to introduce a contrast between two ideas? A) Moreover. B) However. C) Furthermore. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 17. Identify the discourse marker in the following sentence:'Moreover, the research findings support the hypothesis.' A) In conclusion. B) On the other hand. C) Moreover. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Moreover. 18. Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence: "Please remember to ..... the lights when you leave the room." A) Turn down. B) Turn on. C) Turn up. D) Turn off. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Turn off. 19. You can find additional exercises on this topic ..... A) In parenthesis. B) Overleaf. C) That is to say. D) So to speak. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Overleaf. 20. We continued with the meeting ..... the fire alarm went off. A) Although. B) Even though. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Even though. 21. Explain the purpose of discourse markers in communication. A) To confuse the listener. B) To provide irrelevant information. C) To signal the relationship between different parts of a conversation or text, and to help organize and structure the communication. D) To emphasize the main points. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To signal the relationship between different parts of a conversation or text, and to help organize and structure the communication. 22. Explain how you would use the discourse marker 'furthermore' in a speaking task about the advantages of technology. A) You can use 'furthermore' to introduce a disadvantage of technology. B) You can use 'furthermore' to add another advantage of technology after discussing the initial advantages. C) You can use 'furthermore' to change the topic away from technology. D) You can use 'furthermore' to conclude the discussion about technology. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You can use 'furthermore' to add another advantage of technology after discussing the initial advantages. 23. What is the correct discourse marker for buying time to answer questions? A) However . B) To put it another way. C) What do you mean by ?. D) That's a good question. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) That's a good question. 24. The Beatles influenced music worldwide ..... , they remain one of the greatest bands in history. A) All in all. B) Obviously. C) Anyway. D) That is to say. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) All in all. 25. Sales have increased over the last six months ..... we will be taking on five new employees. A) So. B) Therefore. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 26. ..... the heavy traffic, I managed to arrive at the airport on time. A) As a matter of fact. B) Despite. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Despite. 27. ..... , can you believe I've never learned to swim? A) Mind you. B) In fact. C) Actually. D) In other words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mind you. 28. The report discusses various economic issues ..... the inflation rate, it has been steadily increasing over the past year. A) Briefly. B) Turning to. C) With reference to. D) So to speak. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) With reference to. 29. What does 'conversely' imply when used in a sentence? A) It denotes a sequence of events. B) It implies a contrast or opposite relationship. C) It suggests a cause-and-effect relationship. D) It indicates a similar relationship. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It implies a contrast or opposite relationship. 30. On the contrary, A) Adding. B) Sequencing. C) Contrasting. D) Concluding. 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