This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > 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. 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. 2. "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) In parenthesis. D) With reference to. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Leaving aside. 3. ..... 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. 4. 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. 5. ..... , we could postpone our meeting until everyone is available. A) Mind you. B) In other words. C) To tell you the truth. D) Look at it this way. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Look at it this way. 6. 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. 7. Which marker would best introduce an example? "There are many ways to stay healthy. (a), you could start by exercising regularly." A) As a result. B) A. For example. C) On the contrary. D) In summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A. For example. 8. In the article, the author critiques existing urban policies ..... , he offers alternative solutions to address housing shortages. A) Turning to. B) So to speak. C) Overleaf. D) Leaving aside. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Turning to. 9. ..... 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. 10. Select the sentence with the correct use of a discourse marker showing cause and effect: A) She studied hard; furthermore, she passed the exam. B) She studied hard; however, 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. 11. Yet, A) Sequencing. B) Adding. C) Contrasting. D) Concluding. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Contrasting. 12. Which discourse marker is used to introduce a contrast between two ideas? A) Furthermore. B) However. C) Moreover. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 13. 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. 14. Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence: "Please remember to ..... the lights when you leave the room." A) Turn up. B) Turn on. C) Turn off. D) Turn down. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Turn off. 15. You can find additional exercises on this topic ..... A) Overleaf. B) In parenthesis. C) That is to say. D) So to speak. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Overleaf. 16. To conclude, A) Sequencing. B) Adding. C) Contrasting. D) Concluding. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Concluding. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. Firstly, A) Sequencing. B) Adding. C) Contrasting. D) Concluding. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sequencing. 20. Explain how you would use the discourse marker 'furthermore' in a speaking task about the advantages of technology. A) You can use 'furthermore' to conclude the discussion about technology. B) You can use 'furthermore' to introduce a disadvantage of technology. C) You can use 'furthermore' to change the topic away from technology. D) You can use 'furthermore' to add another advantage of technology after discussing the initial advantages. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) You can use 'furthermore' to add another advantage of technology after discussing the initial advantages. 21. What is the correct discourse marker for buying time to answer questions? A) What do you mean by ?. B) However . C) That's a good question. D) To put it another way. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) That's a good question. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. ..... 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. 25. ..... , 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. 26. The report discusses various economic issues ..... the inflation rate, it has been steadily increasing over the past year. A) So to speak. B) With reference to. C) Turning to. D) Briefly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) With reference to. 27. 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. 28. On the contrary, A) Sequencing. B) Adding. C) Contrasting. D) Concluding. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Contrasting. 29. ..... feeling exhausted after a full day of classes and extracurricular activities, the students volunteered to help organize the school festival. A) Although. B) Eventhough. C) Despite. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Despite. 30. When do we use the discourse marker 'come to think of it'? A) To indicate that you've just remembered or thought of something as you're speaking. B) To give an afterthought that contrasts the information that came before. C) To change topic. D) To summarise what we're going to say. 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