This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Discourse Markers – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Discourse Markers Quiz 8 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. I think his essay is fantastic, given that ..... A) He's only 15. B) He's 35. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He's only 15. 2. Which of the following is an example of a discourse marker? A) But. B) Get up. C) A bunch of. D) Collection. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 3. The flood victims are short on food ..... they have urgent need for medical supplies. A) But. B) Yet. C) In addition. D) Finally. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In addition. 4. The tomato is not, ..... , a vegetable even though it is commonly thought of as one. A) By contrast. B) Strictly speaking. C) Likewise. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Strictly speaking. 5. Third A) To open a presentation. B) To sequence information. C) To introduce similarities. D) To add information. E) To close a presentation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To sequence information. 6. ..... , she buys candles at the shop. A) Frist. B) After that. C) Second. D) Then. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Second. 7. Which of the following options is correct:She wrote down the appointment so that she wouldn't forget the time, (so as not to) A) She wrote down the appointment so as not to forget the time. B) She wrote down the appointment so as not to forgetting the time. C) She wrote down the appointment so as not to forgets the time. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She wrote down the appointment so as not to forget the time. 8. At the meeting Carla stuck to her guns ..... the fact that everybody was against her. A) In spite of. B) Due to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In spite of. 9. I'd ..... go to the party than study. A) Like. B) Better. C) Rather. D) Prefer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rather. 10. How can you mention a previous idea? A) Obviously. B) Without a doubt. C) As I mentioned. D) Honestly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As I mentioned. 11. This chapter focuses on three elements that are essential for a successful product, ..... good design, quality materials and effective marketing. A) Namely. B) For example. C) In addition. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Namely. 12. You should help her in whatever she may need; ..... , she's your sister. A) Incidentally. B) Otherwise. C) After all. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After all. 13. In the afternoon, she ..... prepares a big round cake. A) Too. B) Before. C) After that. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Also. 14. ..... you've done all your homework, you can watch TV. A) So far. B) As long as. C) Actually. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As long as. 15. The town will be polluted and congested with traffic ..... it's 'toxic'. A) Like. B) On top of that. C) In one word. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In one word. 16. When I use 'on top of that', my register is ..... A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 17. Owing to A) To show comparison. B) To show result. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To show result. 18. She didn't wake up on time ..... , she was late again! A) Also. B) However. C) Of course. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Of course. 19. Team A built the bridge very quickly. Team B was ..... successful. A) As well. B) Equally. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Equally. 20. Nonetheless A) To add more info. B) To show contrast. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To show contrast. 21. We set off at dawn ..... avoid the rush-hour traffic. A) Owing to. B) So as to. C) So. D) Regarding. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So as to. 22. ..... , I've never been on a hunting trip and I don't want to go. A) To be honest. B) Let's face it. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To be honest. 23. Obviously A) To make generalisation. B) To put emphasis. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To put emphasis. 24. The project was delayed ..... of unexpected issues. A) In fact. B) Besides. C) Because. D) For example. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because. 25. The train was late ..... I arrived at work on time. A) Nevertheless. B) And. C) Besides. D) Whereas. 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