Discourse Markers Quiz 22 (30 MCQs)

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1. ..... These are words that are used to connect, manage, and organize what we say or write.
2. She was unable to walk for several months ..... is still in pain and using a stick almost a year later.
3. Even identical twins, thought until recently to have identical DNA, ..... have slightly different DNA.
4. I think he should be acquitted ..... he is too young to know the difference between right and wrong.
5. QUAL A IDEIA DO MARCADOR EM DESTAQUE?2020 has not been a banner year for us. In January I nearly died, so motherhood has a deeper resonance than ever before and I am even more determined to focus on the now and not to a future that is uncertain in every way.
6. There's time to get a sandwich from the cafeteria ..... the next class begins.
7. I think Jacky needs to talk to you about some business ..... , she's lost a few pounds and looks fantastic.
8. ..... , we've been having nothing but rain for the past week.
9. The pet didn't get any medical attention ..... it died soon after.
10. Which one of the following days is observed as the World Environment Day?
11. I know you are really sad right now ..... , people around you is feeling frustratedd. Can you make up your mind now.
12. Well, I think we can declare the meeting closed ..... , who's going to have lunch at the snack bar today?
13. There are several things you need to do before traveling. First, you should check your passport. Second, you should buy travel insurance. In addition, you should check your credit/debit card. Next, you should make copies of some important documents, passport, ..... , travel insurance and tickets. Finally, you should pack your bags.
14. Diet is good for health. It ..... helps in losing weight.
15. Instead of fulfilling my responsibilities during the day, I prefer to keep myself busy ..... I don't feel like working after all this.
16. I thought I didn't like dance shows but ..... , I quite enjoyed it.
17. I wanted to save some money, but I ..... lost a lot of money.
18. Truthfulness (to claim the speaker is telling the truth. Often they introduce criticism or negative remarks)
19. In the first place,
20. Loaded with dried fruits and nuts, this cake is very moist, soft, and satisfying, and ..... it's sugar-free.
21. Dogs are amazing, ..... , cats are just as good
22. Which discourse marker shows contrast? "Some students find English easy. (a), others struggle with it."
23. Select the sentence with the correct use of a phrasal verb:
24. Although most people agree these behaviors are polite, there is a big difference in politeness between the generations.
25. Discuss the importance of using discourse markers for transitions between different parts of a presentation.
26. " ..... , the meeting is scheduled for Monday at 10 AM."
27. What discourse marker is used for correcting and clarifying yourself?
28. She forgot her umbrella at home; ..... , she got soaked in the rain.
29. Harry Styles became a solo artist after One Direction ..... , change is sometimes necessary for growth.
30. The UK has four countries:England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland ..... , it's a union.