English language quizzes

Discourse markers quiz 01

I get up late at weekends, ___________ during cold weather.
1. including
2. particularly
3. similarly
She rarely drinks, _________, not during the week.
1. particularly
2. in other words
3. or at any rate
The study also mentions two other cities, _______ Singapore and Shanghai.
1. namely
2. in other words
3. to be accurate
Her manner was rather offhand, __________ rude.
1. at least
2. particularly
3. not to say
The tomato is not,_________, a vegetable even though it is commonly thought of as one.
1. by contrast
2. strictly speaking
3. likewise
Many cities, Hong Kong ____________, have extensive mass transit systems.
1. say
2. including
3. for example
Prices at the mall were outrageous, __________, considerably higher than at other shopping centres.
1. or at least
2. in other words
3. not to say
A number of countries, _______ the USA and the UK, have banned smoking in restaurants.
1. including
2. namely
3. viz.
Everyone knows that cigarettes cause disease. Why,______, do many people continue to smoke?
1. for example
2. so
3. then
He needs to go on a diet, ____________, cut down on sweets.
1. that is to say
2. or at any rate
3. likewise
Her report highlighted what we all know, ______ that there have been problems with distribution.
1. viz
2. for example
3. in particular
English is often said to be the most commonly spoken language although __________, this is not true as Chinese and Spanish have more native speakers.
1. at least
2. in other words
3. strictly speaking
I'd like to thank our local office staff, _________David Evans, Jackie Robbins and Mike Smith.
1. that is to say
2. namely
3. for instance
This chapter focuses on three elements that are essential for a successful product, ________ good design, quality materials and effective marketing.
1. namely
2. for example
3. in addition
The Thai language has five tones. Cantonese, _____________ , uses tone to convery meaning.
1. by contrast
2. for example
3. similarly