Complete the following sentences with appropriate discourse markers or transitional adverbs. Choose your answers from the given options.
1The refugees are desperately short of food. ..............., they need doctors and medical supplies.
Wrong!
"In addition" adds another need to the refugees' lack of food.
2It is true that the apartment is small, and it needs a lot of repairs. ..............., it is home.
Wrong!
"Still" shows contrast between the apartment's problems and the speaker's positive feeling about it.
3"Interesting film?" "..............., it was a complete waste of time."
Wrong!
"On the contrary" directly rejects the idea that the film was interesting.
4I believe that physical activity should be part of the school curriculum. ..............., most students face stress for many different reasons.
Wrong!
"Generally speaking" introduces a broad statement about most students.
5Regular exercise reduces stress because it gives people an outlet for their pent-up emotions. ..............., exercise gives people a way to let go of their stress.
Wrong!
"In other words" introduces the same idea in a clearer or simpler way.
6I like living in the countryside, ............... my husband prefers the city.
Wrong!
"Whereas" contrasts the speaker's preference with the husband's preference.
Answers
- The refugees are desperately short of food. In addition, they need doctors and medical supplies.
- It is true that the apartment is small, and it needs a lot of repairs. Still, it is home.
- “Interesting film?” “On the contrary, it was a complete waste of time.”
- I believe that physical activity should be part of the school curriculum. Generally speaking, most students face stress for many different reasons.
- Regular exercise reduces stress because it gives people an outlet for their pent-up emotions. In other words, exercise gives people a way to let go of their stress.
- I like living in the countryside, whereas my husband prefers the city.
