C1 Discourse markers quiz 2

When I use 'moreover', my register is ...

• informal

• formal

When I use 'furthermore', my register is ...

• formal

• informal

When I use 'on top of that', my register is ...

• formal

• informal

When I use 'besides' and 'what is more', my register is ...

• formal

• neutral

When would I use 'on the whole' and 'broadly speaking'?

• when talking in general about a topic

• when drawing conclusions in an essay

When would I use 'to sum up' and 'in short'?

• when drawing conclusions in an essay

• when you want to give an example

Which of these is a synonym of 'actually'?

• at present

• in fact

Which of these is a synonym of 'in other words'?

• that is to say

• therefore

The train was an hour late.

_________, I managed to get to the meeting in time.

• Despite,

• In spite of this,

How do you avoid saying 'bueno' in your speech? By saying... (THERE ARE 3 CORRECT ANSWERS)

• I mean...

• Well...

• Good...

• Let me see,,,