APTIS Discourse Markers and Linking Language 4

Question 1

Which discourse marker signals that a speaker is about to give an unexpected or surprising result?

Accepted Answer

Surprisingly enough

Answer

'Surprisingly enough' signals that the following information is unexpected or contrary to what was anticipated.

Question 2

Choose the best linking word: 'She had studied for weeks; _______, she failed the exam.'

Accepted Answer

nevertheless

Answer

'Nevertheless' contrasts the prior effort with the unexpected negative outcome.

Question 3

Which phrase is used to introduce a point that refines or limits what was just said?

Accepted Answer

That said

Answer

'That said' introduces a qualification or limitation of the preceding statement.

Question 4

In formal writing, which expression best introduces a concession to the opposing viewpoint?

Accepted Answer

Admittedly

Answer

'Admittedly' acknowledges the validity of an opposing argument before countering it.

Question 5

Which linking phrase correctly shows a cause-and-effect relationship in the following sentence? 'The roads were icy, _______ many accidents occurred.'

Accepted Answer

as a result of which

Answer

'As a result of which' connects the icy roads as a direct cause of the accidents.

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APTIS Discourse Markers and Linking Language 4