This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Discourse Markers – Quiz 37 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Discourse Markers Quiz 37 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which discourse marker is used in the sentence:'Furthermore, it can be concluded that the experiment was successful.'? A) Additionally. B) Moreover. C) Furthermore. D) Hence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Furthermore. 2. Not everyone loves British food, but ..... fish and chips is popular around the world. A) Obviously. B) At least. C) By the way. D) That is to say. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) At least. 3. The philosopher argues that free will is largely an illusion ..... , human behavior is dictated by biological and social factors. A) In parenthesis. B) That is to say. C) Well then. D) So, where was I?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) That is to say. 4. Which phrasal verb best completes this sentence? "I accidentally ..... my old colleague at the conference." A) Got out. B) Ran into. C) Let out. D) Cheered up. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ran into. 5. Both companies and people use social media to create an image. A) SIMILARITY. B) DIFFERENCE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) SIMILARITY. 6. Choose the better optionHe missed the presentation, ..... he managed to join the Q&A session. A) Yet. B) Though. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yet. 7. Sarah loves spicy food, ..... , her brother prefers mild flavors. A) Whereas. B) Owing to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Whereas. 8. What are the functions of discourse markers in spoken language? A) They are used to indicate the time of day. B) They are only used in written language. C) They serve various functions such as signaling relationships between ideas, managing turn-taking in conversation, indicating attitude or emotion, and guiding the listener's understanding. D) They are used to count the number of words in a sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They serve various functions such as signaling relationships between ideas, managing turn-taking in conversation, indicating attitude or emotion, and guiding the listener's understanding. 9. Identify the correct discourse marker: "She didn't study much. (a), she failed the test." A) A. Nonetheless. B) As a result. C) In contrast. D) Whereas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Nonetheless. 10. ..... it was raining, we decided to go for a walk ..... , we had to cut our walk short when the rain became heavier. A) Because / nonetheless. B) Although / however. C) In spite of / although. D) Despite / even though. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although / however. 11. Which discourse marker is used in the sentence:'To clarify, the definitions of the terms will be discussed in the following section.'? A) To clarify,. B) For example,. C) In conclusion,. D) To summarize,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To clarify,. 12. ..... the poor air quality, people still prefer living in big cities. A) Although. B) Despite. C) Even though. D) Though. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Despite. 13. Choose the correct phrasal verb for this context: "The flight was delayed, so we had to ..... our jackets and wait longer." A) Take out. B) Take off. C) Put away. D) Throw away. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Take off. 14. Choose the best option to complete the sentence:'' (a) many people believe it's effective, I don't think that's true." A) Although. B) Furthermore. C) Despite. D) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 15. Which discourse marker is used for justifying opinions? A) That's a good question. B) For example,. C) In other words . D) What do you mean by ?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For example,. 16. We regret to announce that the performance has been cancelled ..... technical problems. A) Due to. B) Because of. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Due to. 17. Social media started only a few years ago, ..... , nearly a third of the world uses it today. A) Equally. B) Though. C) However. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 18. In an IELTS speaking task about travel experiences, demonstrate how you would use the discourse marker 'in addition' to add more information to your response. A) Moreover, I prefer to stay at home. B) In addition, I don't like to explore new places. C) In addition to visiting the famous landmarks, I also enjoyed trying the local cuisine. D) Additionally, I hate traveling. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In addition to visiting the famous landmarks, I also enjoyed trying the local cuisine. 19. Explain how discourse markers can be used to emphasize a point during a presentation. A) By speaking in a monotone voice. B) By using hand gestures to distract the audience. C) By confusing the audience with irrelevant information. D) By signaling to the audience that the following information is important or significant. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) By signaling to the audience that the following information is important or significant. 20. Find the discourse marker in this sentence:'On the other hand, some scholars argue that the theory is flawed.' A) First and foremost. B) On the other hand. C) In conclusion. D) Furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) On the other hand. 21. Choose the better optionThe meeting was postponed ..... the CEO's unavailability. A) Due to. B) Because of. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Due to. 22. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?The company is trying to reduce costs, and ..... employees who leave are not being replaced. A) Consequently. B) So. C) Yet. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yet. 23. I enjoy cooking different cuisines; ..... , Mexican food is my favorite to prepare A) For instance. B) However. C) Therefore. D) Similarly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For instance. 24. ..... modern art is concerned, I find that many installations are a bit too abstract for my taste. A) As far as. B) Regarding. C) By and large. D) In any case. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As far as. 25. Which of the following linkers is NOT possible?Sales figures have fallen drastically ..... the economic downturn. A) Due to. B) Because. C) Owing to. D) None of the above. 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