This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Discourse Markers – Quiz 17 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Discourse Markers Quiz 17 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is a Cause and Effect discourse marker? A) Particularmente. B) Especialmente. C) En consecuencia. D) En vez de. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) En consecuencia. 2. What is ON THE WHOLE in meaning to? A) Basically. B) Obviously. C) All in all. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All in all. 3. One connector is not correct in the context of the sentence, can you identify which?We left at dawn because of / in order to / so as toavoid the rush hour traffic. A) Because of. B) In order to. C) So as to. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because of. 4. Carbohydrates provide a lot of energy, ..... they are a source of sugar and fat. A) Besides. B) Furthermore. C) Meanwhile. D) On the other hand. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) On the other hand. 5. The company has reported declining sales this year ..... , they have so far managed to avoid any staff cuts. A) Nevertheless. B) But. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nevertheless. 6. Choose the incorrect option:After his accident my brother sold his car ..... he couldn't afford the insurance. A) As. B) Since. C) Because of. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because of. 7. I agreed to help on the stall ..... I didn't feel like it. A) Even though. B) In case. C) Both are possible. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Even though. 8. Living in a village ..... living in a city in that it is much cheaper. A) Differs from. B) Compares to. C) Is similar to. D) Contrasts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Differs from. 9. They played all their hits ..... , they gave out free merchandise! A) On top of that. B) As such. C) At any rate. D) Mind you. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) On top of that. 10. ..... the new urban development plan, I think we ought to arrange a meeting with the neighbours' board. A) Certainly. B) As far as. C) On the other hand. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As far as. 11. Many cities, Hong Kong ..... , have extensive mass transit systems. A) Say. B) Including. C) For example. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For example. 12. The exit door is ..... A) In the back. B) Finally. C) Equally. D) Then. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In the back. 13. This steak is tough and overcooked. Still, at least ..... A) The French fries are good. B) The French fries are burnt. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The French fries are good. 14. Something that is clearly true or easy to understand A) All in all. B) In fact. C) Obviously. D) Apparently. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Obviously. 15. Yesterday's training was useful ..... , this morning's task was pointless. A) However. B) Although. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 16. Choose the connector that is NOT possible in the context of the sentence.3. We left at dawn ..... avoid the rush hour traffic. A) Because of. B) In order to. C) So as to. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because of. 17. ..... Alan was riding a bicycle in the park, he fall off. A) When. B) While. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) While. 18. We are ..... in quarentine. A) Also. B) As with. C) Besides. D) Currently. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Currently. 19. The product received positive reviews; ..... , it quickly sold out in stores. A) Therefore. B) Meanwhile. C) Nevertheless. D) Moreover. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore. 20. ..... the film was a little boring, we still had a nice evening out. A) Though. B) At least. C) However. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Though. 21. After all A) To introduce the answer to a question. B) To make an additional point. C) To pose the main question that the speaker is going to answer. D) To show that what you have just said is true. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To show that what you have just said is true. 22. ..... before I got cut off, we need to make a decision. A) Regarding. B) As I was saying. C) Talking of. D) Obviously. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As I was saying. 23. I've read all the applications and ..... , I think Adam is the best person for the job. A) That is. B) By the way. C) All in all. D) Otherwise. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All in all. 24. The interiors are beautiful and ..... , they have designed them themselves. A) What's more. B) Obviously. C) By the way. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) What's more. 25. Choose the incorrect option:I agree to help at the store ..... I didn't feel like it. A) Although. B) In case. C) Even though. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In case. ← 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