Discourse Connectors — Les Connecteurs Logiques

Complete the exercises, then check your answers. Total: 15 points.

Exercise 1

Choose the Correct Connector

5 points

Select the most appropriate discourse connector.

Admittedly the plan is expensive, but it's the best option.

The project is late. ___, the results are excellent.

The company invested heavily. ___, it failed.

Costs rose. ___, we had to raise prices.

Furthermore, the report shows positive trends.

Exercise 2

Formal Register — Fill in the Connector

5 points

Choose the most formal/appropriate connector for the context.

The study confirms the theory. ___, further research is needed.

She worked hard. ___, she won the prize.

___ ses difficultés, il a réussi.

___ il soit difficile à comprendre, ce texte est essentiel.

The data is incomplete. ___, the conclusions are clear.

Exercise 3

Spot the Error

5 points

Choose the correctly used discourse connector.

Concession with a clause

Contrast in formal writing

Therefore / consequence

Furthermore

Admittedly