Discourse markers — The Strategic Traveller
Grammar: discourse markers & connectors
Free ESL grammar exercise on discourse markers themed around the strategic traveller. 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
Global instability is reshaping behaviour, though the picture is nuanced. However, that represents a notable improvement. Furthermore, 57% of parents said they would consider taking children out of school.
Grammar: Discourse Markers
- Adding information
- Use furthermore / in addition to build on a point already made. Confidence fell; furthermore, domestic bookings collapsed.
- Showing contrast
- Use however / nevertheless to introduce an opposing or unexpected point. Costs rose; however, bookings continued.
Sample items
- Costs are rising; ______, many travellers are still committed to booking.
- ______ geopolitical uncertainty, consumer confidence is slowly recovering.
- The Q2 figures improved significantly; ______, concerns have not disappeared entirely.
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