This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Discourse Markers – Quiz 27 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Discourse Markers Quiz 27 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Dogs are amazing, ..... , cats are just as good A) Meanwhile. B) However. C) To sum up. D) Regrettably. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 2. Which discourse marker shows contrast? "Some students find English easy. (a), others struggle with it." A) For instance. B) Consequently. C) A. On the other hand. D) Thus. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. On the other hand. 3. Select the sentence with the correct use of a phrasal verb: A) The teacher told students to away put their phones. B) The teacher told students to put away their phones. C) The teacher told students to put their phones away from. D) The teacher told students to away their phones put. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The teacher told students to put away their phones. 4. Although most people agree these behaviors are polite, there is a big difference in politeness between the generations. A) SIMILARITY. B) DIFFERENCE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DIFFERENCE. 5. Discuss the importance of using discourse markers for transitions between different parts of a presentation. A) They make the presentation more confusing and disorganized. B) Discourse markers are irrelevant in presentations. C) Using discourse markers can lead to a lack of clarity in the presentation. D) They help to maintain coherence and cohesion in the presentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They help to maintain coherence and cohesion in the presentation. 6. " ..... , the meeting is scheduled for Monday at 10 AM." A) Overleaf. B) That is to say. C) Well then. D) In parenthesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) That is to say. 7. What discourse marker is used for correcting and clarifying yourself? A) Clearly . B) That's a good question. C) To some extent. D) To put it another way . Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To put it another way . 8. She forgot her umbrella at home; ..... , she got soaked in the rain. A) Owing to. B) For instance. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Owing to. 9. Harry Styles became a solo artist after One Direction ..... , change is sometimes necessary for growth. A) At least. B) After all. C) In fact. D) Basically. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After all. 10. The UK has four countries:England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland ..... , it's a union. A) That is to say. B) Basically. C) After all. D) All in all. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Basically. 11. Select the discourse marker that indicates a conclusion is being drawn. A) Furthermore. B) Therefore. C) Likewise. D) In particular. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therefore. 12. It's a pity we can't see each other. Look on the bright side. ..... we can meet virtually! A) By the way. B) At least. C) In any case. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) At least. 13. It's raining this morning. ..... , I think I might take a short walk. A) Nevertheless. B) Even though,. C) Despite,. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nevertheless. 14. Choose the sentence with the correct negative form: A) I not have seen that report yet. B) I haven't yet seen that report. C) I have yet not seen that report. D) I have seen not yet that report. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I haven't yet seen that report. 15. Identify the discourse marker in the following sentence:'Moreover, the results of the study indicated a significant correlation.' A) Moreover. B) Nonetheless. C) Additionally. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Moreover. 16. How can 'but' change the meaning of a statement when used to show contrast? A) 'But' indicates a continuation of the same idea. B) 'But' emphasizes agreement between two statements. C) 'But' is used to add additional information without contrast. D) 'But' changes the meaning by indicating a contrast or contradiction between two statements. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 'But' changes the meaning by indicating a contrast or contradiction between two statements. 17. What are some common discourse markers used to signal agreement or disagreement in a presentation? A) I don't know. B) Possibly. C) Discourse markers used to signal agreement or disagreement in a presentation include 'I agree', 'Exactly', 'Absolutely', 'Definitely' for agreement, and 'I disagree', 'On the contrary', 'However', 'Nevertheless' for disagreement. D) Maybe. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Discourse markers used to signal agreement or disagreement in a presentation include 'I agree', 'Exactly', 'Absolutely', 'Definitely' for agreement, and 'I disagree', 'On the contrary', 'However', 'Nevertheless' for disagreement. 18. How does 'in contrast' function in a discussion? A) It introduces new topics unrelated to the discussion. B) It summarizes similarities between ideas. C) It highlights differences between ideas or arguments. D) It provides a conclusion to the discussion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It highlights differences between ideas or arguments. 19. ..... her fear of public speaking and lack of experience, she delivered an impressive presentation to a large audience. A) Despite. B) However. C) Nonetheless. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Despite. 20. Choose the better optionThe new policy was implemented ..... improve efficiency. A) In order to. B) So as to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In order to. 21. While most children learn to read easily, some need extra help. A) SIMILARITY. B) DIFFERENCE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DIFFERENCE. 22. Discourse markers like "You know" and "Like" can only be used in informal situations A) True. B) Flase. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 23. The study examines the impact of social media on adolescent well-being ..... , it highlights the correlation between screen time and anxiety levels. A) With reference to. B) Overleaf. C) Briefly. D) So to speak. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Briefly. 24. I found the end of the book quite confusing ..... , the whole third act felt rushed. A) Specifically. B) In any case. C) More to the point. D) Admittedly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) More to the point. 25. Despite the challenges of the job, he always maintains a positive attitude, ..... he is admired by his colleagues. A) Currently. B) Before. C) Or. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And. ← 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