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English Quiz - Vocabulary Building (Discourse Markers) 01 (Questions)

Discourse markers link ideas. Learn clear markers for giving reasons, results, and contrasts so your KS3 explanations flow and make sense to every reader.

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Fascinating Fact:

For reasons, use because of this and for this reason. The bus was full, for this reason we waited for the next one at 8,10 am.

In KS3 English, you study discourse markers that organise writing and speech. Use causal markers to explain reasons and results, connectives to add ideas, and contrast markers to show differences. Choosing precise markers improves clarity and cohesion for your reader.

Key Terms

Discourse marker: A word or phrase that links ideas and guides the reader, such as for this reason or however.
Causal marker: A linker that shows reason and result, for example because of this, therefore, as a result.
Cohesion: How well sentences and paragraphs connect so the whole text is easy to follow.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are discourse markers in KS3 English?

Discourse markers are words or phrases that connect ideas and guide readers through a text, for example firstly, for this reason, however, and in conclusion.

Which discourse markers show reason and result?

To show reason and result, use markers like because of this, for this reason, so, therefore, thus, and as a result.

How should I punctuate discourse markers?

When a marker starts a sentence, follow it with a comma, for example Therefore, or However,. In mid-sentence, use commas where they aid clarity.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
They have all completed their tests; ......., I'm way behind.

[ ]	as for me
[ ]	for mine
[ ]	I
[ ]	my test

2.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
It rained all day; ......., we still went swimming in the sea.

[ ]	as far as
[ ]	as for
[ ]	nevertheless
[ ]	with regard to

3.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
It rained all day; ......., we didn't swim in the sea.

[ ]	as far as
[ ]	consequently
[ ]	us
[ ]	we

4.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
Ten people were invited ......., so a waiting list was compiled.

[ ]	as a result
[ ]	as far as
[ ]	in addition
[ ]	therefore

5.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
He ate ice cream and she ordered coffee, ....... I chose pizza.

[ ]	as far
[ ]	as regards
[ ]	while
[ ]	with regard to

6.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
You are very late but ....... I'm concerned, you can join in.

[ ]	as far as
[ ]	as regards
[ ]	however
[ ]	on the other hand

7.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
You are late; ......., you may not sit the examination.

[ ]	as far as
[ ]	however
[ ]	therefore
[ ]	while

8.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
He ate chocolate and I drank tea; she, ......., wanted a meal.

[ ]	as far as
[ ]	as regards
[ ]	on the other hand
[ ]	while

9.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
....... the letter I sent you last week, I wish to discuss the bill.

[ ]	However
[ ]	On the other hand
[ ]	Therefore
[ ]	With regard to

10.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
The athletes swim firstly, run secondly and ....... they cycle.

[ ]	fourthly
[ ]	lastly
[ ]	on the other hand
[ ]	while

English Quiz - Vocabulary Building (Discourse Markers) 01 (Answers)

1.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
They have all completed their tests; ......., I'm way behind.

[x]	as for me
[ ]	for mine
[ ]	I
[ ]	my test

They have all completed their tests; as for me, I'm way behind

2.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
It rained all day; ......., we still went swimming in the sea.

[ ]	as far as
[ ]	as for
[x]	nevertheless
[ ]	with regard to

"Nevertheless" joins the two halves of the sentence

3.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
It rained all day; ......., we didn't swim in the sea.

[ ]	as far as
[x]	consequently
[ ]	us
[ ]	we

"Consequently" means "as a result"

4.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
Ten people were invited ......., so a waiting list was compiled.

[ ]	as a result
[ ]	as far as
[x]	in addition
[ ]	therefore

"In addition" explains that the ten people were not originally invited

5.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
He ate ice cream and she ordered coffee, ....... I chose pizza.

[ ]	as far
[ ]	as regards
[x]	while
[ ]	with regard to

He ate ice cream and she ordered coffee, while I chose pizza

6.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
You are very late but ....... I'm concerned, you can join in.

[x]	as far as
[ ]	as regards
[ ]	however
[ ]	on the other hand

"As far as I'm concerned" introduces a point of view

7.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
You are late; ......., you may not sit the examination.

[ ]	as far as
[ ]	however
[x]	therefore
[ ]	while

"Therefore" links the ideas in each half of this sentence

8.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
He ate chocolate and I drank tea; she, ......., wanted a meal.

[ ]	as far as
[ ]	as regards
[x]	on the other hand
[ ]	while

He ate chocolate and I drank tea; she, on the other hand, wanted a meal

9.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
....... the letter I sent you last week, I wish to discuss the bill.

[ ]	However
[ ]	On the other hand
[ ]	Therefore
[x]	With regard to

"With regard to" introduces the topic of this sentence

10.

Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
The athletes swim firstly, run secondly and ....... they cycle.

[ ]	fourthly
[x]	lastly
[ ]	on the other hand
[ ]	while

"Firstly", "secondly" and "lastly" all link and develop ideas