Discourse markers
Grammar · C1 · 9 printable sheets, each with an answer key.
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- Sheet 1 · 40 minDiscourse markers in opinion columns: granted, mind you, if anythingConversational and journalistic discourse markers for conceding, qualifying and contrasting in opinion writing.Free
- Sheet 2 · 30 minGrammar explained: discourse markersFormal linkers for adding, contrast, conceding, results and clarifying.Premium
- Sheet 3 · 30 minGrammar explained: discourse markers – in conversationAnyway, actually, mind you, I mean, after all: managing a conversation.Premium
- Sheet 4 · 20 minDiscourse markers: spotting them in an opinion pieceFind the markers that guide a reader through an opinion article, match them to their functions and check how they work.Premium
- Sheet 5 · 20 minDiscourse markers of contrast and concessionChoose between however, whereas, although and despite, complete fixed markers and write a balanced comparison.Premium
- Sheet 6 · 20 minDiscourse markers of cause, result and inferenceUse hence, otherwise, given that and in that case accurately, build result sentences and draw conclusions.Premium
- Sheet 7 · 20 minDiscourse markers of addition, example and clarificationDistinguish namely, let alone, for instance and that is to say, then write a paragraph that adds, illustrates and clarifies.Premium
- Sheet 8 · 20 minDiscourse markers in conversation: anyway, mind you, I meanRead a relaxed conversation, identify what spoken markers do and use them in a role-play.Premium
- Sheet 9 · 20 minDiscourse markers review: editing a reportJudge correct and incorrect uses of markers, complete a museum report and write your own report conclusion.Premium