This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Discourse Markers – Quiz 25 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Discourse Markers Quiz 25 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Identify the contrast in this sentence:'She loves ice cream; nevertheless, she is lactose intolerant.' A) She dislikes ice cream and is lactose intolerant. B) She loves ice cream; however, she can eat it without issues. C) She loves ice cream but is lactose intolerant. D) She enjoys ice cream but avoids it because of its taste. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She loves ice cream but is lactose intolerant. 2. I tried calling you several times; (a), I couldn't reach you. A) In addition. B) Thus. C) For instance. D) A. however. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. however. 3. Choose the sentence that correctly uses an adverb of manner: A) He quickly solved the problem. B) He solved the problem in a quickly way. C) He did solve the problem quickness. D) He solved the problem quick. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He quickly solved the problem. 4. Find the discourse marker in this sentence:'In summary, the key points of the argument have been outlined.' A) In conclusion,. B) Overall,. C) In summary,. D) To summarize,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In summary,. 5. She continued training every day ..... her injury caused her constant pain and the doctor advised her to rest. A) Even though. B) However. C) Nevertheless. D) Nonetheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Even though. 6. The author included additional remarks ..... A) Way out. B) In parenthesis. C) Briefly. D) Overleaf. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In parenthesis. 7. ..... the recent drop in museum attendance, the board has decided to reduce entry fees. A) Admittedly. B) In light of. C) Incidentally. D) As a matter of fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In light of. 8. How do discourse markers help in organizing speech or writing? A) They have no impact on the organization of speech or writing. B) They create confusion and disrupt the flow of speech or writing. C) They are only used for decorative purposes in speech or writing. D) They signal relationships between ideas, indicate transitions, and guide the listener or reader through the conversation or text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They signal relationships between ideas, indicate transitions, and guide the listener or reader through the conversation or text. 9. The historian describes the political landscape of the early 20th century as a complex ..... , shaped by economic instability and ideological conflicts. A) In parenthesis. B) Turning to. C) State of affairs. D) Way out. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) State of affairs. 10. She has been working at the company for 5 years, ..... she has gained a lot of experience in the industry. A) So. B) And. C) But. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) But. 11. What is the discourse marker in the sentence:'Nonetheless, the data collected remains inconclusive.'? A) However. B) Nonetheless. C) Nevertheless. D) Furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nonetheless. 12. I did not enjoy the movie ..... , the cinematography was stunning, but the plot was weak. A) More to the point. B) To be fair. C) Incidentally. D) As far as. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To be fair. 13. The weather forecast predicted rain; ..... , we decided to go to the beach. A) In any case. B) Conversely. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In any case. 14. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?I knew that my supervisor was angry, ..... she hadn't said anything. A) Though. B) Despite. C) Even though. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Despite. 15. ..... , they said it was going to rain today, but I see no clouds in the sky. A) At the end of the day. B) Look at it this way. C) Speaking of the weather. D) Mind you. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Speaking of the weather. 16. Select the sentence with the correct use of a discourse marker showing addition: A) The report was incomplete. Similarly, it contained several errors. B) The report was incomplete. However, it contained several errors. C) The report was incomplete. Therefore, it contained several errors. D) The report was incomplete. In addition, it contained several errors. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The report was incomplete. In addition, it contained several errors. 17. Choose a discourse marker for giving examples: "There are various renewable energy sources, ..... wind and solar power." A) For example. B) On the contrary. C) Consequently. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For example. 18. I like it, ..... it could be improved. A) Yet. B) Namely. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yet. 19. Tom has a fear of heights; ..... , he enjoys flying in airplanes. A) Owing to. B) Conversely. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conversely. 20. ..... they practiced for weeks, the team lost the game ..... , they learned valuable lessons from the experience. A) Because / nonetheless. B) Although/ however. C) In spite of / although. D) Despite / even though. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although/ however. 21. As well as ..... A) Concluding. B) Sequencing. C) Contrasting. D) Adding. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Adding. 22. ..... the restaurant was located far from the city center, it quickly became popular due to its unique atmosphere and delicious food. A) Although. B) However. C) Nevertheless. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 23. What is the role of 'whereas' in comparing two ideas? A) 'Whereas' indicates similarity between two ideas. B) 'Whereas' serves as a synonym for 'and'. C) 'Whereas' is used to introduce a conclusion. D) 'Whereas' serves to contrast two ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 'Whereas' serves to contrast two ideas. 24. The doctor advised me to stay on bed rest for a week; ..... , I was hiking two days after my surgery. A) Even though. B) Nonetheless. C) Because. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nonetheless. 25. He also said that 120, 000 monuments are recorded in Ireland, but ..... many have been lost in progress. A) In conclusion. B) Regrettably. C) Fortunately. D) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Regrettably. 26. Identify the discourse marker that signals additional information is being provided. A) On the other hand. B) Similarly. C) In addition. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In addition. 27. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?The decorators covered the furniture with sheets ..... splash it with paint. A) So as not to. B) Not to. C) In order not to. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not to. 28. ..... social media sits have some advantages, there are also many negatives. A) While. B) Similarly. C) Both. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) While. 29. You really ought to study discourse markers, ..... you might make some mistakes on the test. A) Otherwise. B) Besides. C) That is to say. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Otherwise. 30. Which discourse marker should be used for asking for clarification? A) What do you mean by ?. B) If you ask me. C) Overall . D) However . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What do you mean by ?. ← 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