Discourse markers — The Magnificent Seven Dials of the Economy
Grammar: Discourse markers and connectors
Free ESL grammar exercise on discourse markers themed around the magnificent seven dials of the economy. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Business English ESL grammar exercise on money, practising discourse markers and connectors. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
When the US Federal Reserve raised its rate eleven times, it sent shockwaves through every asset class on earth. Furthermore, exchange rate volatility transformed profitable investments into losses.
Grammar: Discourse Markers
- Furthermore — adding
- Use furthermore to add a related point that carries equal or greater weight. Inflation rose. Furthermore, supply chains collapsed.
- Consequently — result
- Use consequently to signal a direct logical result. Rates rose sharply. Consequently, mortgage costs doubled across the market.
Sample items
- The naira lost sixty percent of its value. ______, foreign investors withdrew rapidly.
- GDP growth looked strong. ______, the oil sector was quietly contracting.
- Tesco raised prices. ______, Aldi expanded its store network across the UK.
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