Discourse Markers: Linkers

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Peter Savaiano
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16 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Part I Activity: Choose the linker that is NOT possible in the sentences.
We set off at dawn owing to / in order to / so as to avoid the rush-hour traffic.
owing to
in oder to
so as to
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Laila's mother-in-law was a very difficult woman. However / Nevertheless / Consequently Laila couldn't help liking her.
However
Nevertheless
Consequently
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In spite of / Even though / Despite being the better player, Richard lost the match.
In spite of
Even though
Despite
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1E
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1G
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sales figures have fallen drasticdally due to / because / owing to the recession.
due to
becuase
owing to
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The workers covered the furniture with sheetsw so as not to / not to / in order not to splash it with paint.
so as not to
not to
in order not to
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.4.1C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After his accident, my brother sold his car as / since / due to he couldn't afford the insurance
as
since
due to
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
We accept full responsability for the error and nevertheless / consequently / therefore wish to offer you a full refound.
nevertheless
consequently
therefore
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
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