Advanced Discourse Markers worksheet
Markers for result, addition, structuring, reformulation, emphasis
The rule
Discourse markers organise formal writing by linking ideas logically.
4 exercises · 40 questions · answer key on the last page
What is on the sheet
1
Result & Addition Markers
EasyChoose the correct discourse marker.
Demand fell. ___, costs rose. (result)
2
Structuring Markers
MediumFill in the structuring marker.
___ costs, the budget is tight.
3
Reformulation & Emphasis
HardChoose the best emphasis marker.
Insignificant. ___, no firm conclusion.
4
Write the Missing Marker
Very HardWrite one discourse marker per gap.
Costs up 30%. ___, scaled back.
Using this in class
Print as many copies as you need. There is a name and date line at the top, the exercises run over the first pages, and the answer key sits on its own page at the end, so you can keep it or hand it out. No attribution required, no account needed.
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