Discourse Markers exercises — Set 1: Addition, Result & Purpose Markers (Worksheet)
Worksheet • 20 questions • 14 min
The hotel was fully booked. , we had to find alternative accommodation.
She speaks French and German. , she has a basic knowledge of Japanese.
He left early catch the last train home.
The company has expanded its product range. , it has opened three new stores this year.
Take an umbrella it rains later.
The road was blocked by flooding. , all traffic was diverted through the village.
The hotel room was tiny. , the Wi-Fi didn't work and the breakfast was cold.
She turned down the volume the baby wouldn't wake up.
He had not studied for the exam. , he failed it.
his teaching skills, Professor Lee is also an accomplished researcher.
We should leave now avoid the rush-hour traffic.
The food was terrible. , the service was extremely slow.
The evidence clearly supported the defendant. , the jury found him not guilty.
I wrote down the address I forgot it.
Prices have risen sharply. , many families are struggling to pay their bills.
The museum is free to enter. , it offers guided tours at a very low price.
She saved money every month she could afford a holiday abroad.
The company lost several major clients. , it was forced to make redundancies.
Bring some snacks with you there's nothing to eat at the venue.
The new software is more efficient. , it is much easier to use than the old version.
Discourse Markers exercises online (Worksheet)
Practise using discourse markers that signal addition (furthermore, moreover, in addition), result (therefore, consequently, as a result), and purpose (in order to, so that, in case). Pay attention to punctuation and position — most sentence adverbs are followed by a comma when they start a sentence.