This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Discourse Markers – Quiz 24 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Discourse Markers Quiz 24 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. ..... feeling exhausted after a full day of classes and extracurricular activities, the students volunteered to help organize the school festival. A) Nevertheless. B) Eventhough. C) Despite. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Despite. 2. When do we use the discourse marker 'come to think of it'? A) To change topic. B) To summarise what we're going to say. C) To indicate that you've just remembered or thought of something as you're speaking. D) To give an afterthought that contrasts the information that came before. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To indicate that you've just remembered or thought of something as you're speaking. 3. Identify the discourse marker in the following sentence:'On the other hand, some people argue that technology has more benefits than drawbacks.' A) In addition. B) On the other hand. C) For example. D) In conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) On the other hand. 4. (a) it was raining, they decided to go hiking. A) For example. B) Nevertheless. C) A. Although. D) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. Although. 5. What does the discourse marker 'as I was saying' indicate? A) I'm going to change topic now. B) I'm going to return to what I was talking about before. C) I'm going to give some information that you already know. D) I'm going to change direction and talk about something not connected to the main topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I'm going to return to what I was talking about before. 6. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?There's little chance that we will change the company director's mind ..... , it's important that we try. A) However. B) Nevertheless. C) Therefore. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 7. ..... older and younger generations are affected by social media. A) Though. B) Like. C) Both. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both. 8. Choose the sentence with the correct use of "like" versus "as": A) She works as a professional. B) She works as professional should. C) She works like a professional should. D) She works like a professional. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She works like a professional. 9. Give an example of a discourse marker used to show cause or reason. A) Meanwhile. B) On the other hand. C) For example, 'therefore' or 'as a result'. D) In conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For example, 'therefore' or 'as a result'. 10. What is the purpose of the discourse marker 'anyway'? A) To indicate that I'm going to change direction and talk about something not connected to the main topic. B) To return to what I was talking about before. C) To change topic. D) To summarise what we're going to say. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To change topic. 11. Which discourse marker would be appropriate to show cause and effect? A) Whereas. B) Thus. C) Meanwhile. D) Conversely. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thus. 12. ..... , I'm not sure if I can come to your party next weekend. A) In other words. B) In fact. C) Actually. D) In any case. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In any case. 13. On the one hand, social media makes our world more connected than ever.On the other hand, it also makes many people feel less sociable. A) SIMILARITY. B) DIFFERENCE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DIFFERENCE. 14. Choose the better optionThe roads were closed ..... heavy snowfall. A) Due to. B) Owing to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Owing to. 15. The novel was lengthy and complex; ..... the plot twists kept the readers hooked. A) Because. B) Despite. C) However. D) In spite of. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 16. In spite of (the fact), A) Adding. B) Sequencing. C) Contrasting. D) Concluding. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Contrasting. 17. The researcher proposed several theories regarding climate change ..... , the role of industrial emissions has been a central focus of recent studies. A) That is to say. B) Briefly. C) Overleaf. D) With reference to. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) With reference to. 18. Identify the discourse marker in the following sentence:'However, I believe that we should consider other options.' A) Therefore. B) On the other hand. C) However. D) In conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 19. In southern Europe, meetings are likely to start with a long conversation not related to work ..... , in Latin America, it is common to speak about your private life first, before discussing business. A) Both. B) Equally. C) However. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Equally. 20. He is an incredibly talented pianist ..... , he only started taking lessons three years ago. A) Regarding. B) On the whole. C) Mind you. D) In light of. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mind you. 21. Which discourse marker is appropriate for agreement? A) Let me see . B) To put it another way. C) Absolutely!. D) If you ask me. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Absolutely!. 22. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a gerund: A) She enjoys swim in the ocean. B) To swim is her favorite activity. C) She enjoys to swim in the ocean. D) Swimming is her favorite activity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Swimming is her favorite activity. 23. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?I decided to extend my holiday ..... it meant I would have to ask for some unpaid leave. A) Although. B) In case. C) Even though. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In case. 24. He missed his flight ..... he overslept. A) Owing to. B) Due to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Due to. 25. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?We accept full responsibility for the error and ..... wish to offer you a full refund. A) Nevertheless. B) Consequently. C) Therefore. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nevertheless. 26. One Direction may not have won The X Factor ..... , they became more famous than the winners. A) In fact. B) At least. C) After all. D) Basically. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In fact. 27. Use 'on the other hand' in a sentence to show contrast. A) I prefer reading books; in contrast, my sister loves watching movies. B) I love hiking in the mountains; on the other hand, my friend prefers relaxing on the beach. C) I like to cook at home; similarly, my partner enjoys dining out. D) I enjoy swimming in the ocean; however, my brother dislikes water activities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I love hiking in the mountains; on the other hand, my friend prefers relaxing on the beach. 28. Which of the following discourse markers would you use to give an example? A) For instance. B) In contrast. C) Nevertheless. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For instance. 29. Which discourse marker can conclude the sentence? " ..... all things considered, I think we made the right decision." A) Therefore. B) In conclusion. C) Consequently. D) Nonetheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In conclusion. 30. I don't think I can attend the debut tonight ..... , I'm not a big fan of experimental theater. A) Mind you. B) In any case. C) More to the point. D) Incidentally. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In any case. ← 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