Discourse Markers Exercises PDFSet 2: Sequencing, Exemplification & Summarising Markers
20 questions·14 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.There are several reasons why I disagree. ___, the cost is far too high.
a) Firstlyb) In conclusionc) For instanced) Overall
2.Many countries celebrate spring festivals — ___, Holi in India and Songkran in Thailand.
a) for exampleb) finallyc) in other wordsd) to sum up
3.___, I believe that the advantages of remote work clearly outweigh the disadvantages.
a) To begin withb) For instancec) In conclusiond) Secondly
4.The exam covers four language skills, ___ reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
a) such asb) namelyc) furthermored) in summary
5.___, let's consider the environmental impact. Secondly, we need to look at the cost.
a) For exampleb) First of allc) All in alld) In other words
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Preview: Answers
1.Firstly
2.for example
3.In conclusion
4.namely
5.First of all
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Preview: Explanations
1."Firstly"(a)
'Firstly' introduces the first point in a list of reasons. 'In conclusion' and 'Overall' are for ending a discussion, not beginning one. 'For instance' introduces an example, not a first argument.
2."for example"(a)
'For example' introduces specific illustrations of 'spring festivals'. 'To sum up' would end a discussion. 'Finally' would suggest these are the last in a sequence. 'In other words' rephrases rather than illustrates.
3."In conclusion"(c)
'In conclusion' signals the final summary statement of an argument. 'To begin with' starts a discussion. 'Secondly' introduces a second point. 'For instance' introduces an example.
4."namely"(b)
'Namely' introduces a complete, exhaustive list — all four skills are named. 'Such as' introduces partial examples (implying there could be more). Since the sentence says 'four skills' and then lists exactly four, 'namely' is the precise choice.
5."First of all"(b)
'First of all' introduces the first point in a structured argument, naturally followed by 'Secondly'. 'All in all' is a summarising marker. 'For example' introduces an illustration. 'In other words' rephrases.
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