Grammar: discourse markers
I think you should take a day off tomorrow. ..............., your sister doesn't visit very often.
Besides So After all
After all
Bomb
-100
Choose the correct alternative.
1 I lost my credit card, but at least / in other words I was able to cancel it before anyone used it.
2 After years of fighting, the two leaders signed a peace surrender / treaty.
1 at least
2 treaty
I just can't get the printer to work. It has completely d............... me!
Defeated
Jason isn't very friendly, but ............ his work is concerned, he's doing a great job in the office.
as regards as a matter of as far as
as far as
Choose the right word.
After days of fighting, both sides agreed to a retreat / ceasefire.
ceasefire
Choose the correct alternative.
1 You use a ______ to shoot an arrow.
A bow B spear C missile
2 OK, I’ll call Sergio. Oh, ________, do you think we should make a dinner reservation?
A talking about B in fact C by the way
1 bow
2 by the way
According to a government spokesperson, the prisoners will be r......... tomorrow.
Released
Bonus
+300
Choose the right word.
1 The city finally fell after a three-month siege / coup.
2 During the civil war, thousands of refugees / allies crossed the border to safety.2 refugees
Complete with one word.
1 As I was ________, if you go on holiday next month, you’ll miss the meeting in Rome.
2 There was a ________ so that peace talks could be held.
3 The sun goes down at about 5.30 and it ________ dark at about 6.15.
1 saying
2 ceasefire
3 gets
Bomb
-300
Complete with one word.
_________ our meeting, do you mind if we postpone?
Regarding
Choose the right word.
1 It was a fierce battle and civilians / casualties were heavy on both sides.
2 The rebels broke out / blew up the railway lines.
1 casualties
2 blew up
Bonus.
+400
The film's portrayal of mediaeval times really c............ my imagination.
captured
Complete with one word.
1 I think we should go out tonight. ________ all, it’s your birthday.
2 ________ the whole, I think office workers have more back problems.
1 after
2 on
Choose the right word.
1 Even though they were surrounded, the troops refused to surrender / defeat.
2 The army shelled the capital with long-range bullets / missiles.
1 surrender
2 missiles
R........... are people who are forced to leave their homes, often for policical or religious reasons.
Refugees
After the attack on the city, shops in the centre were l............ and almost everything was stolen
looted