Advanced connectors and discourse markers

Question 1

What is the synonym for ‘nevertheless’?

Answer 1

Still / however

The evidence is limited; nevertheless, the conclusions remain valid.

Question 2

What does ‘nonetheless’ mean?

Answer 2

Even so / yet

The task was difficult; nonetheless, they completed it successfully.

Question 3

What does ‘albeit’ mean?

Answer 3

Although (used mid-sentence)

The solution was effective, albeit expensive.

Question 4

What does ‘on the contrary’ indicate?

Answer 4

Opposite of what was just said

Many believe teens are lazy. On the contrary, many work part-time jobs and study.

Question 5

What is the meaning of ‘whereas’?

Answer 5

While / in contrast

City schools have better funding, whereas rural schools often lack basic resources.

Question 6

What does ‘owing to’ mean?

Answer 6

Because of

The flight was delayed owing to technical issues.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: ‘Given that’ means _____

Answer 7

Considering that / since

Question 8

What does ‘subsequently’ mean?

Answer 8

After that

The new law passed. Subsequently, crime rates fell.

Question 9

What does ‘in light of’ mean?

Answer 9

Considering / because of

In light of recent data, the policy will be reviewed.

Question 10

True or False: ‘For this reason’ is synonymous with ‘therefore’.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is the synonym for ‘moreover’?

Answer 11

Also / in addition

The proposal is cost-effective. Moreover, it’s environmentally friendly.

Question 12

What does ‘what is more’ mean?

Answer 12

Furthermore / additionally

She’s a great scientist. What is more, she’s an inspiring leader.

Question 13

What does ‘not only that’ indicate?

Answer 13

And also / furthermore

The hotel was clean. Not only that, but the staff were very friendly.

Question 14

What does ‘equally important’ mean?

Answer 14

Just as important

Equally important is the need to educate the public on this issue.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: ‘It is worth noting that’ means _____

Answer 15

It’s important to mention

Question 16

What does ‘in other words’ mean?

Answer 16

To put it differently

Many struggle with budgeting. In other words, they spend more than they earn.

Question 17

What does ‘to put it differently’ indicate?

Answer 17

Another way to say

The results were inconsistent. To put it differently, they cannot be trusted.

Question 18

What does ‘namely’ mean?

Answer 18

That is / specifically

Three key factors were identified: namely, cost, time, and efficiency.

Question 19

What does ‘that is to say’ mean?

Answer 19

In other words

The project was a failure. That is to say, it did not meet its goals.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: ‘to be more precise’ means _____

Answer 20

More specifically

Question 21

What does ‘to begin with’ mean?

Answer 21

Firstly / at the start

To begin with, we must assess the current situation.

Question 22

What is the synonym for ‘firstly’?

Answer 22

First

Firstly, it reduces costs.

Question 23

What does ‘secondly’ mean?

Answer 23

Next

Secondly, it increases efficiency.

Question 24

What does ‘meanwhile’ indicate?

Answer 24

At the same time

She was studying in the UK. Meanwhile, her brother stayed in South Africa.

Question 25

What does 'thereafter' mean?

Answer 25

After that ## Footnote He moved to Cape Town and lived there thereafter.

Question 26

What does 'similarly' mean?

Answer 26

In the same way ## Footnote Teens are under pressure to perform. Similarly, teachers face constant evaluations.

Question 27

What is the synonym for 'likewise'?

Answer 27

Also / in the same way ## Footnote The museum closed at 5 p.m. Likewise, the café stopped serving food.

Question 28

What does 'by the same token' mean?

Answer 28

For the same reason ## Footnote You shouldn't lie. By the same token, you shouldn’t hide the truth.

Question 29

What does 'in the same vein' indicate?

Answer 29

In a similar way ## Footnote Her art focuses on nature. In the same vein, his writing explores natural beauty.

Question 30

What does 'admittedly' mean?

Answer 30

I admit / it’s true ## Footnote Admittedly, the task was harder than expected.

Question 31

What does 'be that as it may' mean?

Answer 31

Even so / regardless ## Footnote Be that as it may, we still need to continue.

Question 32

What does 'notwithstanding' indicate?

Answer 32

Despite / although ## Footnote Notwithstanding his efforts, the results were disappointing.

Question 33

What does 'all the same' mean?

Answer 33

Even so / still ## Footnote I know you’re tired. All the same, we need to finish this.

Question 34

What does 'to summarise' mean?

Answer 34

In brief ## Footnote To summarise, the changes led to better outcomes.

Question 35

What does 'in short' mean?

Answer 35

Simply put ## Footnote In short, the project failed due to poor planning.

Question 36

What does 'to recap' mean?

Answer 36

To repeat the main points ## Footnote To recap, the study examined three key factors.

Question 37

What does 'all things considered' indicate?

Answer 37

Overall / looking at everything ## Footnote All things considered, the decision was fair.

Question 38

Fill in the blank: 'taking everything into account' means _____

Answer 38

Considering all factors