This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Discourse Markers – Quiz 28 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Discourse Markers Quiz 28 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. ..... she had a sore throat, she was still able to sing beautifully. A) Even though. B) Despite. C) However. D) Nonetheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Even though. 2. ..... , I didn't expect to win the competition. A) To tell you the truth,. B) Look at it this way. C) To some extent. D) In other words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To some extent. 3. ..... giving a business card with two hands is polite in some cultures, this is not the case in all. A) However. B) Like. C) Although. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although. 4. However, in Japan tipping is not expected in any situation and may even create a difficult situation by offending someone. A) SIMILARITY. B) DIFFERENCE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DIFFERENCE. 5. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a phrasal verb? A) The teacher let out the students when the bell rang. B) The teacher let the students out when the bell rang. C) The teacher out let the students when the bell rang. D) The teacher let students out when the bell rang. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The teacher let the students out when the bell rang. 6. ..... did you know J.K Rowling started writing the Harry Potter first book on a train? A) By the way. B) In fact. C) Obviously. D) Anyway. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By the way. 7. Select the discourse marker for addition: "This course requires a lot of reading ..... , you'll need to write weekly essays." A) However. B) Furthermore. C) On the other hand. D) As a result. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Furthermore. 8. ..... the storm, the sailors continued their journey. A) However. B) Even though. C) In spite of. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In spite of. 9. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?We set off at dawn ..... avoid the rush hour. A) Owing to. B) In order to. C) As as to. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Owing to. 10. First, A) Sequencing. B) Adding. C) Contrasting. D) Concluding. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sequencing. 11. Which sentence correctly uses both "-ed" and "-ing" adjectives? A) The boring lecture left everyone tired. B) The boring lecture left everyone tired. C) The bored lecture left everyone tiring. D) The bored lecture left everyone tired. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The boring lecture left everyone tired. 12. Discuss the importance of using discourse markers in academic writing. A) Using too many discourse markers can confuse the reader. B) Academic writing does not require any organization. C) Discourse markers are irrelevant in academic writing. D) Discourse markers are important for organizing ideas and guiding the reader through academic writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Discourse markers are important for organizing ideas and guiding the reader through academic writing. 13. ..... , his opinion doesn't change the fact that we need to make a decision. A) At the end of the day. B) Actually,. C) In any case. D) Speaking of. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) At the end of the day. 14. Which discourse marker is used to express uncertainty? A) I'm not sure, but . B) Clearly . C) In conclusion . D) For example . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I'm not sure, but . 15. ..... e-mail is an efficient way to communicate, some companies are using other messaging services. A) However. B) Although. C) Both. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although. 16. After completing the project, the team celebrated their success ..... taking a well-deserved break. A) Currently. B) Before. C) Or. D) By. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) By. 17. Many British TV shows are remade in other countries ..... , their influence is global. A) Basically. B) That is to say. C) After all. D) In fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) That is to say. 18. How can discourse markers help in maintaining the flow of a presentation? A) By confusing the audience with irrelevant information. B) By signaling transitions between ideas, highlighting important points, and engaging the audience. C) By making the presentation too long and boring. D) By causing the audience to lose interest and stop paying attention. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By signaling transitions between ideas, highlighting important points, and engaging the audience. 19. Name a commonly used discourse marker to show addition or continuation. A) However. B) Therefore. C) And. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 20. Identify the discourse marker in the following sentence:'In conclusion, I would like to emphasize the importance of this issue.' A) On the other hand,. B) In the middle,. C) In conclusion,. D) Firstly,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In conclusion,. 21. ..... she studied hard for the exam, she didn't get the grade she hoped for ..... , she remained optimistic about her future tests. A) Even though / Nevertheless. B) Despite / in spite of. C) Because / however. D) Although / despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Even though / Nevertheless. 22. Maria loves outdoor activities; ..... , her sister prefers indoor hobbies. A) Whereas. B) In any case. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Whereas. 23. Which discourse marker completes the sentence with contrast? "The restaurant was crowded ..... , the service was surprisingly fast." A) Furthermore. B) However. C) As a result. D) For example. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 24. " ..... , let's move on to the next topic on our agenda:the financial report." A) Turning to. B) So, where was I?. C) Briefly. D) Leaving aside. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Turning to. 25. Though social media helps us to communicate with other people, it can also change how we see ourselves. A) SIMILARITY. B) DIFFERENCE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DIFFERENCE. 26. What are discourse markers? A) Words that we use to connect and organise what we say. B) Phrases that we use to manage our discourse. C) Words or phrases that we use to connect, organise or manage what we say or write and express our attitude. D) Words or phrases that we use to express anger, organise our bedroom or manage what we hear. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Words or phrases that we use to connect, organise or manage what we say or write and express our attitude. 27. ..... being incredibly busy with her job, she found time to volunteer at the local animal shelter every weekend. A) Although. B) Even though. C) In spite of. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In spite of. 28. She likes to exercise every day; (a), she eats a balanced diet. A) A. moreover. B) Despite that. C) On the other hand. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. moreover. 29. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?Laila's mother-in-law was a very stubborn woman ..... , Laila grew to like her and respect her. A) However. B) Nevertheless. C) Consequently. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consequently. 30. Explain how 'yet' can be used to introduce a contrasting idea. A) 'Yet' can be used to show that despite a certain expectation, an opposing idea or fact exists. B) 'Yet' indicates a time-related event. C) 'Yet' is used to confirm a previous statement. D) 'Yet' is synonymous with 'and' in a sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'Yet' can be used to show that despite a certain expectation, an opposing idea or fact exists. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesDiscourse Markers Quiz 1Discourse Markers Quiz 2Discourse Markers Quiz 3Discourse Markers Quiz 4Discourse Markers Quiz 5Discourse Markers Quiz 6Discourse Markers Quiz 7Discourse Markers Quiz 8Discourse Markers Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books