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English Language: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Vocabulary Building (Discourse Markers) (Questions)

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In English, some words help to develop ideas, e.g. 'therefore', 'furthermore' or 'nonetheless'; these are called discourse markers and are usually used in formal writing or speaking situations.

Play this quiz to familiarize yourself with discourse markers and then start using them in your writing and speech.

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, ......., 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
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English Language: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Vocabulary Building (Discourse Markers) (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
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' = 'as a result'
4. Find the correct discourse marker for the following sentence.
Ten people were invited, ......., a waiting list was compiled.
[ ] as a result
[ ] as far as
[x] 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
[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
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
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
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
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