Discourse markers

What’s discourse markers?

• incomplete sentences

• linking words

• noun phrases

• topic sentences

Which of the following is an example of a discourse marker?

• but

• get up

• a bunch of

• collection

Which of the below discourse marker shows contrast?

• What’s more

• Also

• Yet

• Finally

Which of the below discourse markers show a connection?

• Nonetheless

• Still

• However

• Furthermore

The train was late. _______ I arrived at work on time.

• Nevertheless

• And

• Besides

• whereas

The flood victims are short on food. _______ they have urgent need for medical supplies.

• But

• Yet

• In addition

• Finally

We’d better find a solution for this problem quickly. ______ our customers will lose faith in us.

• Furthermore

• However

• Still

• Otherwise

We’d better find a solution for this problem quickly. ______ our customers will lose faith in us.

• Furthermore

• However

• Still

• Otherwise

Which of the below discourse marker show sequence of events?

• consequently

• Also

• In conclusion

• Likewise

Which discourse marker has a different function than the others?

• For example

• Including

• Such as

• Similarly