Understanding Discourse Markers

Which discourse marker best fits the sentence?

'I love traveling; _______, I haven't had the chance to go anywhere this year.'

• however

• consequently

• for instance

• similarly

Choose the appropriate discourse marker to complete the sentence.

'She studied hard for the exam; _______, she passed with flying colors.'

• nevertheless

• therefore

• although

• meanwhile

Select the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.

'I was tired after the long day; _______, I decided to go for a walk to clear my mind.'

• thus

• in contrast

• even though

• instead

Which discourse marker would you use to add information? 'The weather was perfect for a picnic. _______, everyone brought their favorite dishes.'

• As a result

• Furthermore

• On the other hand

• Despite

Identify the best discourse marker for this sentence.

'The concert tickets sold out quickly; _______, they added an extra show.'

• consequently

• otherwise

• in addition

• similarly

Which discourse marker is used to introduce a contrast between two ideas?

• Furthermore

• However

• Moreover

• Consequently

Which of the following discourse markers would you use to give an example?

• Although

• For instance

• In contrast

• Nevertheless

Identify the discourse marker that signals additional information is being provided.

• On the other hand

• Similarly

• In addition

• Despite

Which discourse marker would be appropriate to show cause and effect?

• Thus

• Whereas

• Meanwhile

• Conversely

Select the discourse marker that indicates a conclusion is being drawn.

• Furthermore

• Therefore

• Likewise

• In particular