Discourse Markers practice.

Language: English
Subject: English language > Connectives
School grade: Mexico Mexico

Which of the following is NOT a discourse marker?

However

Therefore

Additionally

Inferiorly

Which of the following is a discourse marker that indicates a change of topic?

Anyway

Moreover

By the way

Hence

What is the function of the discourse marker 'however'?

To show agreement

To indicate contrast

To show cause and effect

To indicate a sequence of events

Which of the following is a discourse marker that shows a contrast?

Similarly

On the other hand

Therefore

Moreover

Which of the following is a discourse marker that shows a cause and effect relationship?

Thus

In conclusion

Therefore

On the other hand

What is the function of the discourse marker 'anyway'?

To show contrast

To add information

To emphasize a point

To indicate a sequence of events

I was a bit nervous about joining the school soccer team, but I decided to give it a shot. The practices were intense, and I made some mistakes during the games. But, ________ it was an amazing experience that taught me the importance of teamwork and perseverance.

all in all

at least

after all

however

I'm happy finished all my chores early, otherwise, I wouldn't have had time to go out with my friends.

that is to say

otherwise

what's more

besides

We need to figure out what to do today. The amusement park has a 2 for 1 offer in tickets today. __________, the weather forecast indicates rain and I don't want to get wet.

In other words

Anyways

Besides

On the other hand

Dani Alves was not such a good signing _________.

besides

on the whole

after all

incidentally

Final Exercise