Discourse Markers & Connectors — The Geography of Manners
Grammar: discourse markers and connectors
Free ESL grammar exercise on discourse markers & connectors themed around the geography of manners. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Level 5 (advanced) ESL grammar exercise on culture, practising discourse markers and connectors. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
What makes cross-cultural misunderstanding so persistent is that the rules themselves are largely invisible. A Brazilian professional who stands close is not being invasive; proximity signals warmth.
Grammar: Discourse Markers
- Contrast
- Use nevertheless or however to signal that the next clause contradicts what was just stated. He said nothing; nevertheless, his expression spoke volumes.
- Concession
- Use although or even though to introduce a concession before the main point. Although she arrived late, her argument was the strongest in the room.
Sample items
- Power distance is high in Malaysia; ______, employees rarely challenge managers openly.
- ______ Hofstede focused on workplaces, his findings influenced education research too.
- In Finland, silence signals respect. ______, a Brazilian colleague may read it as discomfort.
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