Choose the best alternative, (a), (b) or (c) to fill the gaps.

DISCOURSE MARKERS (II)

Discourse markers are words or phrases which are normally used to mark boundaries in conversation between one topic or bit of business and the next. For example, words and phrases such as right, okay, I see, I mean, help speakers to negotiate their way through talk indicating whether they want to open or close a topic or to continue it, whether they share a common view of the state of affairs, what their reaction is to something, etc. For example, people speaking face to face or on the phone often use anyway to show the wish to finish that particular topic, finish the whole conversation or perhaps return to a previous topic. Similarly, right often serves to indicate that participants are ready to move on to the next phase of business.

Use these markers to fill in the gaps.

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1 A: What's Sally's last name?

B:Oh,, I know it begins with B, erm, Barlow, I think.

2 A: D'you live in the centre of town?

B:.........................., near the centre, but not actually in it.

3 A: Why weren't you here to meet her?

В: I got mixed up..................................., I thought she was coming Wednesday.

4 (Teacher to the class), listen to this tape, and answer the questions.

5 A: Edna wants you to ring her about the –

B: Edna! I don't want to talk to her!

A:..........................! Let me finish! She says it's good news.

B:.........................., you know I don't like her. Why didn't you just say I was away?

A: Why should I tell stories for you?

6 A: That's all for today, then.

B: Yes.............................., see you tomorrow?

A:.........................., same time tomorrow.

B:............................................

7 A: It's warm today, isn't it?

B: Yes. …………………, it is the beginning of spring, so we shouldn't be surprised.

Choose the best alternative, (a), (b) or (c) to fill the gaps.

1 A: She's always annoying me.

B: (a) Fine (b) Well then (c) Right, you should tell her!

2 A: I just don't know what to do.

B: (a) Sort of (b) You know (c) Listen, I've got an idea...

3 A: What's the matter with you?

B: Oh, I guess I'm (a) hold on (b) sort of (c) well then, worried about my exams.

4 A: Here's a package for you.

B: (a) Right (b) You know (c) Sort of, leave it on the desk, will you, please.

5 A: Could you give me Jim's e-mail address?

B: Yes, (a) fine (b) anyway (c) hold on, I'll just have to get my address-book.

6 A: So that's what you think we should do, is it?

B: Yes, (a) anyway (b) at the end of the day (c) mind you, I'll ring you later and we can make a final decision then.

7 A: They'll be here at about 5.30.

B: (a) Fine (b) Hold on (c) Still, I'll be here waiting for them.

8 A: What's the matter?

B: It's oh, (a) right (b) you know (c) anyway, the same old problem.

9 A: There seems to be nothing we can do about it.

B: Well (a) for instance (b) at the end of the day (c) well then, we just have to accept it.

10 A: I'm very sorry I missed Peter yesterday when he was here.

B: Yes. (a) Sort of (b) At the end of the day (c) Still, you'll get another chance. He's coming again next Wednesday.

11 A: She's not very friendly, is she? B: Why? What do you mean?

A: Well (a) still (b) for instance (c) fine, she never says hello if you meet her in the corridor.

12 (B is talking to C)

A: Sorry to interrupt. Have you got the time?

B: Yes, ten to six. So, (a) where was I (b) still (c) at the end of the day, oh yes, I was going to give you my address.

C: Yes, please.

13 A: Well, why not come with us?

B: Well, a you're leaving too early, (a) and so (b) and well then (c) and b, there are already four of you. It's only a small car.

14 A: What happened?

B: Tracy (a) I mean (b) so (c) listen, Sandra forgot to bring the tickets.

15 A: Hey, what happened with Barbara and the student from Taiwan?

в: Well, (a) fine (b) where was I (c) where shall I start, it was about three weeks ago I think. Barbara was just going out of...

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