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 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. She studied diligently for the exam; ..... , she scored the highest marks in the class. A) As a matter of fact. B) For instance. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a matter of fact. 2. Many younger people are likely to consider this as acceptable, whereas older people are much more likely to find this rude. A) SIMILARITY. B) DIFFERENCE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DIFFERENCE. 3. When do we use the discourse marker 'by the way'? A) To change topic. B) To give an afterthought that contrasts the information that came before. C) To summarise what we're going to say. D) To indicate that I'm going to change direction and talk about something not connected to the main topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To indicate that I'm going to change direction and talk about something not connected to the main topic. 4. Explain the significance of using discourse markers in public speaking. A) Discourse markers are only used in written communication. B) Discourse markers help to organize and structure the speech, signal transitions, and engage the audience. C) Discourse markers are irrelevant in public speaking. D) Using discourse markers can confuse the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Discourse markers help to organize and structure the speech, signal transitions, and engage the audience. 5. We are planning the visit to the art gallery for Friday ..... , have you seen the new mural on 5th Street? A) Mind you. B) In light of. C) Incidentally. D) Granted. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Incidentally. 6. Explain how discourse markers can be used to engage the audience during a presentation. A) By speaking in a monotone voice. B) By using long and complicated sentences. C) By signaling transitions, emphasizing key points, involving the audience, and maintaining the flow of the presentation. D) By avoiding eye contact with the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By signaling transitions, emphasizing key points, involving the audience, and maintaining the flow of the presentation. 7. Which discourse marker is used to introduce a contrasting idea? A) On the other hand . B) For instance . C) Absolutely!. D) Let me see . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) On the other hand . 8. How do discourse markers contribute to the flow of a conversation? A) Discourse markers are only used in written communication. B) Discourse markers help to connect ideas, indicate relationships between utterances, and maintain the flow of conversation. C) Discourse markers have no impact on the flow of conversation. D) Discourse markers disrupt the flow of conversation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Discourse markers help to connect ideas, indicate relationships between utterances, and maintain the flow of conversation. 9. From 1710 to 1837 the library functioned as a legal deposit library, and ..... has an extensive collection of 18th century literature A) To sum up. B) However. C) In conclusion. D) As a result. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) As a result. 10. ..... the new policy on public art, all murals must be approved by the city council. A) Regarding. B) Admittedly. C) By and large. D) That being said. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Regarding. 11. Which sentence uses an adverb of manner correctly? A) He spoke angrily to the customer. B) The customer angrily spoke. C) He spoke angry to the customer. D) The customer spoke the angry. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He spoke angrily to the customer. 12. Which discourse marker is used in the sentence:'Hence, it is important to consider all possible outcomes.'? A) Hence. B) Consequently. C) Thus. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hence. 13. What do we call the words and phrases used to help direct the listener when speaking? A) Transitions. B) Connectors. C) Discourse markers. D) Signposts. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Discourse markers. 14. Discuss how you would apply the discourse marker 'therefore' in a speaking task about the importance of education in society. A) Therefore can be used to connect ideas and show the logical consequence of the importance of education. B) Therefore is used to contradict the importance of education. C) Therefore should only be used in written tasks, not speaking tasks. D) Therefore is not relevant in discussing education. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore can be used to connect ideas and show the logical consequence of the importance of education. 15. Choose the discourse marker that shows cause and effect: "She didn't set an alarm ..... , she overslept and missed her meeting." A) In addition. B) As a result. C) However. D) On the contrary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a result. 16. Stay at home. ..... , don't go out unless you have to. That's what they're saying. A) All in all. B) Anyway. C) In other words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In other words. 17. "Some factors are essential to consider ..... the minor concerns, let's focus on the main issue first." A) Leaving aside. B) That is to say. C) In parenthesis. D) With reference to. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Leaving aside. 18. ..... his busy schedule, he always finds time for his family. A) Despite. B) As a matter of fact. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Despite. 19. She has been feeling unwell, ..... she decided to stay home. A) Therefore. B) So as to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore. 20. ..... , we could postpone our meeting until everyone is available. A) Mind you. B) In other words. C) To tell you the truth. D) Look at it this way. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Look at it this way. 21. I will see you at the theater at 7:00 ..... , don't forget to bring the physical copies of the tickets. A) Incidentally. B) By the way. C) Granted. D) In light of. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By the way. 22. Which marker would best introduce an example? "There are many ways to stay healthy. (a), you could start by exercising regularly." A) As a result. B) A. For example. C) On the contrary. D) In summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A. For example. 23. In the article, the author critiques existing urban policies ..... , he offers alternative solutions to address housing shortages. A) Turning to. B) So to speak. C) Overleaf. D) Leaving aside. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Turning to. 24. ..... she had seen the film three times, she couldn't remember what it was about. A) In spite of the fact that. B) In spite of. C) Despite of the fact that. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In spite of the fact that. 25. Select the sentence with the correct use of a discourse marker showing cause and effect: A) She studied hard; furthermore, she passed the exam. B) She studied hard; however, she passed the exam. C) She studied hard; therefore, she passed the exam. D) She studied hard; similarly, she passed the exam. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She studied hard; therefore, she passed the exam. ← 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