📝 Created by: El Arby Ameur | 📅 August 2026 | 🌐 lesson.tn

📖 Estimated reading time: 10 minutes | Word count: ~1800 words

✍️ Discourse Markers Exercises: Printable Worksheets with Answers

Exercise 1: Choose the correct discourse marker

1. ______, I'd like to thank everyone. (First of all / To be honest) →
2. The hotel was expensive. ______, the service was excellent. (However / Basically) →
3. ______, I think we should wait. (In my view / Anyway) →
4. She speaks French. ______, she knows Italian. (Besides / Actually) →

Exercise 2: Fill in the blank with an appropriate discourse marker

1. ______, let's get back to the main point. (Anyway / Frankly) →
2. He is, ______, the best candidate. (in fact / to be honest) →
3. ______, I didn't enjoy the film. (To be honest / On the other hand) →

Exercise 3: Rewrite using the given discourse marker

1. He is talented. He needs to practise. (Having said that) →
2. We need to leave. The traffic is heavy. (Basically) →
3. Many animals make good pets. For example, dogs and cats. (For instance) →