This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Discourse Markers – Quiz 29 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Discourse Markers Quiz 29 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which discourse marker best fits the sentence?'I love outdoor activities; ..... , my sister prefers staying indoors.' A) Moreover. B) In contrast. C) For instance. D) As a result. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In contrast. 2. The project was delayed ..... unforeseen circumstances. A) Due to. B) Owing to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Due to. 3. " ..... your last question, I believe the project will be completed on time." A) In parenthesis. B) With reference to. C) Briefly. D) Leaving aside. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) With reference to. 4. ..... , we cannot go forward with our plan to go to Italy. A) Meanwhile. B) Regrettably. C) Preferably. D) Though. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Regrettably. 5. " ..... , we were discussing the main reasons behind climate change before the interruption." A) Well then. B) So, where was I?. C) Overleaf. D) With reference to. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So, where was I?. 6. ..... , the exhibition was a success, although some critics were not impressed. A) Granted. B) On the whole. C) Mind you. D) More to the point. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) On the whole. 7. Which discourse marker is used in the sentence:'Likewise, the secondary sources also confirm the primary data.'? A) Similarly. B) Hence. C) Moreover. D) Likewise. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Likewise. 8. ..... , renting might be more expensive than buying in the long run. A) At the end of the day. B) In fact. C) In any case. D) In other words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In other words. 9. Ed Sheeran started as a street performer ..... , now he sells out stadiums. A) All in all. B) In fact. C) Anyway. D) By the way. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anyway. 10. What is the discourse marker in the sentence:'To sum up, the research study provides valuable insights into the topic.'? A) In summary,. B) Furthermore,. C) In conclusion,. D) To sum up,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To sum up,. 11. John is an introvert; ..... , he doesn't feel comfortable in parties. A) Whereas. B) Namely. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Namely. 12. The Thai language has five tones. Cantonese, ..... , uses tone to convery meaning. A) Similarly. B) By contrast. C) For example. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Similarly. 13. ..... the bad weather, we decided to hang out indoors for the day. A) Because. B) As a result. C) Owing to. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Owing to. 14. The professor said, "For a more detailed explanation of this theory, I would like to ..... Chapter 5 of your textbook." A) Turn to. B) Refer you to. C) Overleaf. D) Leaving aside. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Refer you to. 15. He claimed he was innocent; ..... , the evidence suggested otherwise. A) In spite of. B) However. C) Even though. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 16. Which discourse marker would best fit in this sentence? "I didn't see him at the party. (a), I don't think he was there at all." A) Therefore. B) In addition. C) As a result. D) A. However. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. However. 17. He pursued his dream of becoming a musician, ..... his parents wanted him to become an engineer. A) However. B) Because. C) Even though. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Even though. 18. Provide an example of 'in spite of' in a contrasting context. A) In spite of the loud music, everyone enjoyed the concert. B) In spite of the heavy rain, the event continued as planned. C) In spite of the low attendance, the meeting was a success. D) In spite of the sunny weather, the picnic was canceled. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In spite of the heavy rain, the event continued as planned. 19. Some people believe younger people are not as polite ..... , it is simply because polite behavior changes over time. A) Likewise. B) However. C) Though. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 20. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?The project had to be abandoned ..... a lack of funding. A) Owing to. B) Due to. C) Because. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because. 21. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?He has a well-paid job, ..... he never seems to have any money. A) But. B) Yet. C) Since. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Since. 22. Since we have to stay inside, why not go on a virtual museum tour. ..... what else do you have to do today, ..... practice your English? A) That is to say, apart. B) Anyway, besides. C) After all, besides. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After all, besides. 23. What discourse marker can connect ideas in two different sentences and give further information? A) As a matter of a fact. B) Conversely. C) Owing to. D) In any case. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a matter of a fact. 24. What is the difference between 'however' and 'although'? A) 'However' is used to introduce a list, while 'although' is used for examples. B) 'However' and 'although' are synonyms. C) 'However' indicates contrast, while 'although' indicates concession. D) 'However' indicates agreement, while 'although' indicates certainty. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 'However' indicates contrast, while 'although' indicates concession. 25. Which of the following is not a discourse marker used to show contrast? A) Moreover. B) In spite of. C) However. D) Nonetheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Moreover. 26. The conference was scheduled to start at nine in the morning; ..... , most participants arrived late due to heavy traffic in the city. A) However. B) Even though. C) In spite of. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 27. You can't use discourse markers in both spoken and written English A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 28. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?After his accident, my brother had to sell his car ..... he couldn't afford the insurance. A) As. B) Since. C) Due to. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Due to. 29. The weather was particularly harsh this winter; ..... , many businesses had to close temporarily. A) Nevertheless. B) On the other hand. C) As a result. D) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As a result. 30. When do we use the discourse marker 'mind you'? A) To give an afterthought that contrasts the information that came before. B) To change topic. C) To change direction and talk about something not connected to the main topic. D) To summarise what we're going to say. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To give an afterthought that contrasts the information that came before. ← 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