Discourse Markers — The Billion-Dollar Mistakes That Paid Off
Grammar: discourse markers & connectors
Free ESL grammar exercise on discourse markers themed around the billion-dollar mistakes that paid off. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Business English ESL grammar exercise on business, practising discourse markers & connectors. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
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: 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.
Sample items
- The product launch was poorly timed. ______, the team delivered it under budget.
- Investor confidence fell sharply; ______, the company suspended its expansion plans.
- The drug failed in trials. ______, a side effect led to an unexpected breakthrough.
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