Discourse Markers Quiz 23 (25 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. The flight was delayed ..... bad weather conditions at the airport. (Giving reasons)
2. ..... , writing email is a lot cheaper than mailing letters.
3. For each sentence, choose the best word or phrase tocomplete the gap ..... all the students had arrived, we started theweekly revision test.
4. I didn't pay attention to the plot ..... I'm not keen on thrillers
5. Your holiday could cause a real problem for ..... (a) (to rephrase), we need to amend the schedules, really.
6. The concert is sold out, ..... , I didn't want to go.
7. REGARDING TO
8. It recognizes, (concede a contrary point) (a), that there are reasons to hope.
9. She is an excellent musician, playing the violin ..... the piano. (Adding information)
10. All are types of discourse analysis except one. Check the term that does not belong to the group.
11. The flight has been delayed ..... adverse weather conditions.
12. Vicky is getting married ..... , she called while you were out
13. ..... , it was a glittering occasion. Stars everywhere and the crowds outside just begging for autographs.
14. Brenda does a lot of exercise, ..... she is fit.
15. There is ..... no flexitime, very few part-time jobs, and only one male employee has taken paternity leave to look after his child due to the negative feeling about such practices.
16. Lifting loads that are too heavy, sitting incorrectly, and doing repetitive work for long periods of time are typical causes of such injuries ..... , a rapidly growing area of ill health relates to mental health problems such as stress and anxiety.
17. ..... the most qualified candidates should get the best jobs.
18. One connector is not correct in the context of the sentence, can you identify which? After his accident my brother sold his car as / since / because of he couldn't afford the insurance.
19. Which day is celebrated on January 10 every year? (or on the first sunday of May)
20. ..... , we have agreed on a meaningful decision. What adverb should be used in this statement?
21. At one point in the lesson, it looked ..... theteacher was going to give us some chocolate, but thenhe took the chocolate away at the end of the lesson.
22. There are several things you need to do before traveling. First, you should check your passport ..... you should buy travel insurance.
23. Ahmed visited his grandparents in the village. He ..... went hiking with his village friend.
24. RIGHT
25. One connector is not correct in the context of the sentence, can you identify which? We take full responsibility for the error and nevertheless / consequently / therefore wish to offer vou a full refund.