Clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result

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Exercise 1: Choose the correct discourse markers to complete the sentences below.

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Explanation

Exercise 1: Choose the correct discourse markers to complete the sentences below.

Select the correct discourse marker from the options to complete each sentence. These words help link ideas, show contrast, add information, or introduce topics.

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A: 'Did he look sad?' B: 'No, , he was really cheerful.'
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your question about our mobile rates, I have attached a document where you can see all our rate plans.
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Well, I think we can declare the meeting closed. , who's going to have lunch at the canteen today?
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, the most qualified candidates always get the best jobs.
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I will help him, , he has always been there for me.
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The interiors are beautiful and , they have designed them themselves.
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The north of the country is industrialised and rich the south is quite poor, with an economy based on agriculture.
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, our objective is improving productivity and product quality at the same time.
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, we could say that the charity dinner was a success.
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We'd better find a quick solution to this crisis, our customers will start to lose faith in us.