ELSA Discourse Markers & Text Cohesion

Question 1

Which discourse marker best signals a contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

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Furthermore

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Therefore

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Similarly

Question 2

"The project was expensive. _______, the results were worth the cost." Which marker fits best?

Accepted Answer

Nevertheless

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In addition

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For example

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Consequently

Question 3

Which of the following is a cause-and-effect discourse marker?

Accepted Answer

As a result

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Meanwhile

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On the other hand

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In contrast

Question 4

"She studied hard. _______, she passed the exam with distinction." Which marker shows a logical result?

Accepted Answer

Therefore

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However

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Although

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Whereas

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of discourse markers in written text?

Accepted Answer

To connect ideas and show logical relationships

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To add length to the essay

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To replace nouns with pronouns

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To introduce topics unrelated to the main point

Question 6

Which sentence uses a discourse marker incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

He was hungry. Furthermore, he ate dinner.

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She was tired; therefore, she went to bed early.

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It was raining. However, we went for a walk.

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They finished the work. Nevertheless, they celebrated.

Question 7

"_______ being tired, she completed the assignment on time." Which discourse marker fits this concessive structure?

Accepted Answer

Despite

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Although

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Because

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Therefore