This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Discourse Markers – Quiz 34 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Discourse Markers Quiz 34 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. After completing the project, the team celebrated their success ..... taking a well-deserved break. A) Currently. B) Before. C) Or. D) By. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) By. 2. Many British TV shows are remade in other countries ..... , their influence is global. A) Basically. B) That is to say. C) After all. D) In fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) That is to say. 3. How can discourse markers help in maintaining the flow of a presentation? A) By confusing the audience with irrelevant information. B) By signaling transitions between ideas, highlighting important points, and engaging the audience. C) By making the presentation too long and boring. D) By causing the audience to lose interest and stop paying attention. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By signaling transitions between ideas, highlighting important points, and engaging the audience. 4. Name a commonly used discourse marker to show addition or continuation. A) However. B) Therefore. C) And. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 5. Identify the discourse marker in the following sentence:'In conclusion, I would like to emphasize the importance of this issue.' A) On the other hand,. B) In the middle,. C) In conclusion,. D) Firstly,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In conclusion,. 6. ..... she studied hard for the exam, she didn't get the grade she hoped for ..... , she remained optimistic about her future tests. A) Even though / Nevertheless. B) Despite / in spite of. C) Because / however. D) Although / despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Even though / Nevertheless. 7. Maria loves outdoor activities; ..... , her sister prefers indoor hobbies. A) Whereas. B) In any case. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Whereas. 8. Which discourse marker completes the sentence with contrast? "The restaurant was crowded ..... , the service was surprisingly fast." A) Furthermore. B) However. C) As a result. D) For example. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However. 9. " ..... , let's move on to the next topic on our agenda:the financial report." A) Turning to. B) So, where was I?. C) Briefly. D) Leaving aside. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Turning to. 10. Though social media helps us to communicate with other people, it can also change how we see ourselves. A) SIMILARITY. B) DIFFERENCE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DIFFERENCE. 11. What are discourse markers? A) Words that we use to connect and organise what we say. B) Phrases that we use to manage our discourse. C) Words or phrases that we use to connect, organise or manage what we say or write and express our attitude. D) Words or phrases that we use to express anger, organise our bedroom or manage what we hear. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Words or phrases that we use to connect, organise or manage what we say or write and express our attitude. 12. ..... being incredibly busy with her job, she found time to volunteer at the local animal shelter every weekend. A) Although. B) Even though. C) In spite of. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In spite of. 13. She likes to exercise every day; (a), she eats a balanced diet. A) A. moreover. B) Despite that. C) On the other hand. D) Nevertheless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. moreover. 14. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?Laila's mother-in-law was a very stubborn woman ..... , Laila grew to like her and respect her. A) However. B) Nevertheless. C) Consequently. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consequently. 15. Explain how 'yet' can be used to introduce a contrasting idea. A) 'Yet' can be used to show that despite a certain expectation, an opposing idea or fact exists. B) 'Yet' indicates a time-related event. C) 'Yet' is used to confirm a previous statement. D) 'Yet' is synonymous with 'and' in a sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'Yet' can be used to show that despite a certain expectation, an opposing idea or fact exists. 16. Which discourse marker best fits the sentence?'I love outdoor activities; ..... , my sister prefers staying indoors.' A) Moreover. B) In contrast. C) For instance. D) As a result. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In contrast. 17. The project was delayed ..... unforeseen circumstances. A) Due to. B) Owing to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Due to. 18. " ..... your last question, I believe the project will be completed on time." A) In parenthesis. B) With reference to. C) Briefly. D) Leaving aside. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) With reference to. 19. ..... , we cannot go forward with our plan to go to Italy. A) Meanwhile. B) Regrettably. C) Preferably. D) Though. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Regrettably. 20. " ..... , we were discussing the main reasons behind climate change before the interruption." A) Well then. B) So, where was I?. C) Overleaf. D) With reference to. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So, where was I?. 21. ..... , the exhibition was a success, although some critics were not impressed. A) Granted. B) On the whole. C) Mind you. D) More to the point. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) On the whole. 22. Which discourse marker is used in the sentence:'Likewise, the secondary sources also confirm the primary data.'? A) Similarly. B) Hence. C) Moreover. D) Likewise. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Likewise. 23. ..... , renting might be more expensive than buying in the long run. A) At the end of the day. B) In fact. C) In any case. D) In other words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In other words. 24. Ed Sheeran started as a street performer ..... , now he sells out stadiums. A) All in all. B) In fact. C) Anyway. D) By the way. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anyway. 25. What is the discourse marker in the sentence:'To sum up, the research study provides valuable insights into the topic.'? A) In summary,. B) Furthermore,. C) In conclusion,. D) To sum up,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To sum up,. ← 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