Discourse Markers and Linking Language Flashcards

Choose the correct connector: '_____ the heavy traffic, she arrived on time.'

Answer: Despite

'Despite' is followed by a noun phrase to express concession, meaning she arrived on time regardless of the traffic.

Which phrase is most suitable for giving an example in a formal text?

Answer: For example

'For example' is the standard formal phrase used in academic and professional writing to introduce an illustration of a point.

'He was not only hardworking _____ also talented.' Which word correctly completes this pair?

Answer: but

The fixed correlative expression 'not only...but also' is used to add two qualities or ideas, so 'but' is the only correct option.

Which connector is used to show that one action or situation happens at the same time as another?

Answer: Meanwhile

'Meanwhile' indicates that two events or actions are occurring simultaneously during the same period of time.

'The project was delayed. _____, the team worked overtime to meet the deadline.' Which connector is most appropriate?

Answer: Consequently

'Consequently' introduces a result, showing that the overtime work was a direct consequence of the project delay.

Which phrase signals that a writer is about to acknowledge a point that may weaken their argument?

Answer: Admittedly

'Admittedly' introduces a concession, acknowledging a point that may seem to contradict the main argument but is nonetheless true.

Which of the following is used to introduce a condition in a formal or academic context?

Answer: Provided that

'Provided that' is a conditional connector meaning 'on the condition that,' used to state a requirement for something to happen.