Business Discourse Markers BE - Exercise Worksheet

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Article excerpt · target grammar marked

The backlash was immediate and fierce. Within 79 days, Coca-Cola reversed the decision. However, what looked like a catastrophic misstep had in fact generated enormous goodwill. Furthermore, sales surged after the original formula returned.

Grammar Reference · Discourse Markers

Adding information

Use furthermore or moreover to add a point that strengthens the same argument. The costs rose. Furthermore, customer trust declined.

Showing contrast

Use however or nevertheless to introduce an opposing or surprising point. The plan failed. However, the team learned a great deal.

Showing result

Use as a result or consequently to signal that one event caused another. Sales dropped; consequently, the board approved a pivot.

Common error

Despite is followed by a noun or gerund, never a clause. Despite the failure ✓ — Despite the company failed ✗

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Discourse Markers

1.The product launch was poorly timed. , the team delivered it under budget.

2.Investor confidence fell sharply; , the company suspended its expansion plans.

3.The drug failed in trials. , a side effect led to an unexpected breakthrough.

4.The campaign generated significant media coverage. , brand awareness doubled.

5. the initial rejection, Schultz continued to develop his business case.

6.Revenue recovered strongly. , the company hired an additional 500 staff.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.The launch failed. The team learned a great deal. (use: however)

2.Sales dropped. The company approved a new strategy. (use: as a result)

3.The rejection was discouraging. Schultz improved his pitch. (use: nevertheless)

4.The drug did not work as planned. It revealed a new market. (use: furthermore)

5.The setback, the brand recovered. (use: despite)

6.Confidence recovered. The company resumed its expansion. (use: consequently)

7.The cost was high. The publicity was invaluable. (use: nonetheless)

8.Customer feedback was negative. The team used it to redesign the product. (use: moreover)

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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