Discourse markers

Discourse markers

Multiple choice exercise

Complete the dialogues and sentences by choosing the correct discourse marker.

A: Have you got your tickets for the concert yet?
Yes, I have. ............ the concert, have you heard the band's new CD yet?
1. At least
2. Obviously
3. Talking of
4. By the way
A: How did your interview go?
B: It went really well. It was brilliant. .................. I got the job!
1. In other words
2. On the other hand
3. All in all
4. By the way
A: Are you going to Jay's party on Saturday?
B: No, I'm not. .................... I haven't been invited.
1. Otherwise
2. Regarding
3. In conclusion
4. As a matter of fact
A: Do you prefer the city or the country?
B: ......... I prefer the city.
1. By the way
2. On the whole
3. Besides
4. I mean
A: Thanks for filling me in on what I missed.
B: No problem . ....... there's another meeting on Wednesday. Did you know?
1. By the way
2. Obviously
3. In other words
4. Basically
A : Can we inform our families of our destination?
B: No, this is top secret. .... you are not to reveal your wherabouts to anyone.
1. Otherwise
2. After all
3. That is to say
4. At least
A: How does it feel to be famous?
B: The attention is incredible. ...... I also miss my privacy.
1. Besides
2. On the other hand
3. Anyway
4. After all
A: We're going round to my mum's on Saturday.
B: OK. ..... we won't have to cook.
1. As I was saying
2. I mean
3. Basically
4. At least