Discourse markers exercise

Complete the following sentences.

1. ……………….. I fired at the leopard, he shook my arm.

a) as
b) since
c) because
d) for

2. Arranged marriages are unusual in the West. In the Middle East, …………………., they are common.

a) but
b) on the other hand
c) similarly
d) in spite of this

3. The job wasn’t very interesting. ………………, the money was OK.

a) While
b) Mind you
c) In addition
d) Due to this

4. The train was late. …………………. I managed to reach in time.

a) In spite of this
b) Additionally
c) Similarly
d) Due to this

5. The British may have done some good in India. ………………… colonialism is basically bad.

a) Even so
b) Even as
c) Similarly
d) In the same way

6. …………………. we are satisfied with life.

a) In general
b) As for
c) As far as
d) Apart from

7. The flood victims are short of food. ……………….. they urgently need medical supplies.

a) Similarly
b) In addition
c) Any how
d) For instance

Answers

1. As I fired at the tiger, he shook my arm.

2. Arranged marriages are unusual in the West. In the Middle East, on the other hand, they are very common.

3. The job wasn’t very interesting. Mind you, the money was OK.

4. The train was late. In spite of this I managed to reach on time.

5. The British may have done some good in India. Even so colonialism is basically bad.

6. In general we are satisfied with life.

7. The flood victims are short of food. In addition, they urgently need medical supplies.