Linking Discourse — B2 Grammar Practice

Exercise 1

Choose the correct connector

10 points

1

Automation is disruptive. However / Furthermore / Therefore, it also creates new career prospects.

2

Despite / Although / Due to being eco-friendly, the new packaging costs more to produce.

3

The company invested in renewable energy. As a result / Nevertheless / While, carbon emissions fell by 30%.

4

Furthermore / However / Unless the government acts now, carbon emissions will continue to rise.

5

While / Therefore / Moreover some communities have benefited from globalisation, others have been left behind.

6

The company reduced costs significantly. Moreover / Despite / Unless, it improved staff well-being.

7

Due to / Although / Furthermore the rise of remote working, many city offices are underused.

8

Data privacy is protected provided that / despite / however users read the terms.

9

Inequality is rising. Therefore / Although / Despite, urgent policy intervention is required.

10

Although / Due to / Moreover cybersecurity risks are well-known, many companies still underinvest.

Exercise 2

Rewrite using the connector given

8 points

1

Even though the company had a strong work ethic, it failed to attract investors.
Despite

2

Because deforestation is increasing, biodiversity is declining rapidly.
As a result of

3

They will reduce emissions only if all departments cooperate.
PROVIDED THAT

4

The economy grew. At the same time, inequality widened.
WHILE

Exercise 3

Improve the paragraph — add connectors

10 points

Rewrite the paragraph below using at least five different discourse markers from this chapter.

1

Remote working is popular. It helps with work-life balance. Some workers feel isolated. Managers find it hard to monitor productivity. Companies should offer flexibility. Workers must stay motivated.

Linking Words and Discourse Markers