Discourse Markers — Ireland's Beauty Boom
Grammar: Discourse markers and connectors
Free ESL grammar exercise on discourse markers themed around ireland's beauty boom. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Business English ESL grammar exercise on business, practising discourse markers and connectors. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
Fullam lost 90% of her hair to alopecia; as a result, she retrained as a trichologist. Ireland is a compact market; however, it gives brands access to loyal, digitally engaged consumers.
Grammar: Discourse Markers
- Contrast
- However, practitioner-led brands are outperforming legacy houses. — signals unexpected contrast between two facts
- Result
- Fullam lost her hair; as a result, she retrained as a trichologist. — signals a direct consequence
Sample items
- The brand had no marketing budget; ______, it grew entirely through word of mouth.
- ______ its small size, Ireland's market produces internationally competitive beauty brands.
- Gigi addresses hormonal health; ______, it targets energy and gut health in the same range.
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