Discourse markers — The Café Built from Nothing
Grammar: Discourse markers and connectors for business narrative
Free ESL grammar exercise on discourse markers themed around the café built from nothing. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Business English ESL grammar exercise on business, practising discourse markers and connectors for business narrative. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
The project was not simply an exercise in creative renovation. Despite the low budget, McGuire produced a space that local businesses praised. As a result, footfall on Dublin Street increased.
Grammar
- Sequencing narrative
- Use initially, subsequently, eventually to signal steps. Initially the street was derelict; subsequently it attracted new visitors.
- Concession
- Use despite + noun phrase for contrast. Despite the low budget, the café looks professional. Never 'despite of'.
Sample items
- The building was empty for forty years. ______, McGuire saw its potential.
- ______ working full-time, the family could not find accommodation.
- He found sewing machines in the building; ______, he turned them into lights.
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