This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Discourse Markers – Quiz 33 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Discourse Markers Quiz 33 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Identify the discourse marker in the following sentence:'In conclusion, the main findings of the experiment support the initial hypothesis.' A) To begin with,. B) In conclusion,. C) To summarize,. D) After all,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In conclusion,. 2. Choose the better optionThe team worked hard, ..... they couldn't meet the deadline. A) Nevertheless. B) However. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 3. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?I left a message ..... the head of human resources wasn't at her desk. A) As. B) Since. C) Because of. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because of. 4. ..... being warned about the dangers, the photographer bravely captured stunning images of the wild animals in their natural habitat. A) Although. B) Eventhough. C) In spite of. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In spite of. 5. The mountain trail was steep and dangerous; ..... , the hikers continued because they were determined to reach the summit before sunset. A) In spite of. B) Despite. C) Nonetheless. D) As the result. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nonetheless. 6. Choose the appropriate discourse marker to complete the sentence:'He didn't study for the exam; ..... , he still managed to pass.' A) Therefore. B) However. C) Because. D) Consequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 7. ..... , I usually do not enjoy jazz, but this particular performance was evocative and moving. A) As a matter of fact. B) Regarding. C) Specifically. D) On the whole. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a matter of fact. 8. Create a sentence using 'despite' to show contrast. A) Despite the sunshine, we stayed indoors. B) Despite the cold, we wore shorts. C) Despite the traffic, we arrived early. D) Despite the rain, we went for a walk. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Despite the rain, we went for a walk. 9. The budget is limited. We need to find a ..... of this financial difficulty. A) State of affairs. B) Way out. C) Turning to. D) As it were. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Way out. 10. The new policy is aimed at improving customer satisfaction; ..... , it will also help reduce operational costs A) Similarly. B) Moreover. C) As a result. D) In contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Moreover. 11. ..... she had a sore throat, she was still able to sing beautifully. A) Even though. B) Despite. C) However. D) Nonetheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Even though. 12. ..... , I didn't expect to win the competition. A) To tell you the truth,. B) Look at it this way. C) To some extent. D) In other words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To some extent. 13. ..... giving a business card with two hands is polite in some cultures, this is not the case in all. A) However. B) Like. C) Although. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although. 14. However, in Japan tipping is not expected in any situation and may even create a difficult situation by offending someone. A) SIMILARITY. B) DIFFERENCE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DIFFERENCE. 15. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a phrasal verb? A) The teacher let out the students when the bell rang. B) The teacher let the students out when the bell rang. C) The teacher out let the students when the bell rang. D) The teacher let students out when the bell rang. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The teacher let the students out when the bell rang. 16. ..... did you know J.K Rowling started writing the Harry Potter first book on a train? A) By the way. B) In fact. C) Obviously. D) Anyway. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By the way. 17. Select the discourse marker for addition: "This course requires a lot of reading ..... , you'll need to write weekly essays." A) However. B) Furthermore. C) On the other hand. D) As a result. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Furthermore. 18. ..... the storm, the sailors continued their journey. A) However. B) Even though. C) In spite of. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In spite of. 19. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?We set off at dawn ..... avoid the rush hour. A) Owing to. B) In order to. C) As as to. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Owing to. 20. First, A) Sequencing. B) Adding. C) Contrasting. D) Concluding. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sequencing. 21. Which sentence correctly uses both "-ed" and "-ing" adjectives? A) The boring lecture left everyone tired. B) The boring lecture left everyone tired. C) The bored lecture left everyone tiring. D) The bored lecture left everyone tired. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The boring lecture left everyone tired. 22. Discuss the importance of using discourse markers in academic writing. A) Using too many discourse markers can confuse the reader. B) Academic writing does not require any organization. C) Discourse markers are irrelevant in academic writing. D) Discourse markers are important for organizing ideas and guiding the reader through academic writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Discourse markers are important for organizing ideas and guiding the reader through academic writing. 23. ..... , his opinion doesn't change the fact that we need to make a decision. A) At the end of the day. B) Actually,. C) In any case. D) Speaking of. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) At the end of the day. 24. Which discourse marker is used to express uncertainty? A) I'm not sure, but . B) Clearly . C) In conclusion . D) For example . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I'm not sure, but . 25. ..... e-mail is an efficient way to communicate, some companies are using other messaging services. A) However. B) Although. C) Both. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although. ← 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