C1 · Discourse Connectors — Practice

Exercise 1

Choose the most appropriate discourse connector

8 points

1

The project was expensive. _____, it was completed on time.

2

_____ the high cost, the board approved the proposal.

3

The report was well-researched. _____, it was clearly written.

4

Demand fell sharply. _____, prices dropped.

5

_____ some regions saw growth, others suffered decline.

6

The treatment is new. _____, early results are promising.

7

_____ the new regulations, companies must file monthly reports.

8

The data supports the theory. _____, further testing is required.

Exercise 2

Complete using the correct connector

4 points

1

The team worked hard. _____ (add stronger point), they delivered ahead of schedule.

2

_____ (contrast) the positive reviews, sales remained low.

3

Costs increased significantly. _____ (result), the company reported a loss.

4

The study was small. _____ (concede but continue), its findings are noteworthy.

Exercise three — Production

Write original sentences using the target structure. Feedback appears automatically as you type.
Scoring: full marks for correct structure · partial for present but imperfect · zero for absent.

1

Write two sentences connected with a C1-level discourse marker (not "however" or "but").