English File 4th Edition C1 Unit 3B Grammar

Which phrase introduces a completely new topic, often in casual conversation?

• On the whole

• As far as I'm concerned

• By the way

• That is to say

Which phrase can you use to reintroduce a topic after a digression?

• Actually

• As I was saying

• Otherwise

• All in all

Which of these phrases adds contrast between two ideas?

• After all

• On the one hand - on the other hand

• I mean

• In fact

_______, I don’t think this plan will work, but we can try it.

Which phrase would you use to clarify or rephrase an idea?

• Otherwise

• In other words

• Besides

• Anyway

“Actually” and “In fact” can both be used to introduce additional surprising or unexpected information.

• True

• False

Which phrase is commonly used to generalize?

• On the whole

• Besides

• I mean

• Talking of

Which of the following introduces a related topic smoothly?

• After all

• Talking of

• Otherwise

• Obviously

Name one discourse marker you’d use to introduce a positive contrast.

Which phrase signals that something is an obvious or expected result?

• That is to say

• After all

• In any case

• As regards