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Pragmatic Markers PlacementOnline version Quiz on where to place discourse markers in text. by Gulmira Abduhakimova 1 Where is a discourse marker like 'however' typically placed in a contrast sentence? a At the beginning of the second clause b Only in questions c At the end of the first word d In the middle of a noun phrase 2 Where is a discourse marker like 'however' typically placed in a contrast sentence? a At the beginning of the second clause b Only in questions c At the end of the first word d In the middle of a noun phrase 3 Which position often signals a topic shift using a marker like 'anyway'? a Only after punctuation b In the middle of a verb c After every noun d At the start of a new topic paragraph 4 Where should 'well' appear when signaling a softening or preface? a Between subject and verb b At the beginning of a sentence c At the end of a clause d In a dependent clause 5 Placement of 'frankly' to emphasize honesty is usually: a Right before the main clause b Between auxiliary and main verb c After the object d Only in questions 6 Which position best fits a marker like 'meanwhile'? a After a semicolon with no space b Inside a prepositional phrase c Between adjectives d At the start of a new temporal frame 7 Where does 'in contrast' typically go to show opposing ideas? a Before the contrasting clause b At the end of the paragraph c Inside the subject d After the main verb 8 To introduce a result, where should 'therefore' be placed? a At the start of the concluding clause b In the middle of the noun phrase c Only after a question mark d Between the auxiliary and main verb 9 What is a typical position for 'anyway' to resume topic? a Inside a dependent clause b In a dependent clause marker c After the object d Beginning of a sentence after a pause 10 Where should a marker like 'to sum up' appear? a Within a verb phrase b At the start of a concluding sentence c Between two adjectives d After a colon in the middle of a clause 11 Placement rule: 'basically' as a speaker stance marker is a Only in quoted speech b Before the main claim c After the final period d Between the subject and verb only 12 1. What is the main function of pragmatic markers? a A) To change the main meaning b B) To guide interpretation and organize discourse c C) To add new facts d D) To replace grammar rules 13 2. Which of the following is a pragmatic marker? a Table b However c Research d Water 14 3. Hedges such as “maybe” or “perhaps” express: a Strong certainty b Anger c Uncertainty or politeness d Past actions 15 4. Which set contains only boosters? a Clearly, obviously, of course b Maybe, perhaps, I think c First, next, finally d Unfortunately, surprisingly 16 5. Where are discourse markers like “however” usually placed? a At the end of the sentence b At the beginning of the sentence c Inside quotations d Only in spoken language 17 6. Which of the following is an example of a marker placed in the middle of a sentence? a This method is, in my opinion, effective. b Of course, this is true. c You know, right? d However, the results were inconsistent. 18 7. What is the purpose of placing a pragmatic marker at the beginning of a sentence? a To start a new idea or show contrast b To shorten the sentence c To show past tense d To confuse the reader 19 8. Which sentence shows a marker placed at the end? a Show surprise b The results are promising, I think. c Of course, the problem remains. d ) In conclusion, the study ends. 20 9. Engagement markers such as “you see” or “note that” are used to: a Show surprise b Show the writer’s hobby c Show the writer’s hobby d Involve the reader 21 10. Which type of marker expresses the writer’s emotion or feeling? a Hedges b Frame markers c Boosters d Attitude markers

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Pragmatic Markers PlacementOnline version

by Gulmira Abduhakimova

Where is a discourse marker like 'however' typically placed in a contrast sentence?

Where is a discourse marker like 'however' typically placed in a contrast sentence?

Which position often signals a topic shift using a marker like 'anyway'?

Where should 'well' appear when signaling a softening or preface?

Placement of 'frankly' to emphasize honesty is usually:

Which position best fits a marker like 'meanwhile'?

Where does 'in contrast' typically go to show opposing ideas?

To introduce a result, where should 'therefore' be placed?

What is a typical position for 'anyway' to resume topic?

Where should a marker like 'to sum up' appear?

Placement rule: 'basically' as a speaker stance marker is

1. What is the main function of pragmatic markers?

2. Which of the following is a pragmatic marker?

3. Hedges such as “maybe” or “perhaps” express:

4. Which set contains only boosters?

5. Where are discourse markers like “however” usually placed?

6. Which of the following is an example of a marker placed in the middle of a sentence?

7. What is the purpose of placing a pragmatic marker at the beginning of a sentence?

8. Which sentence shows a marker placed at the end?

9. Engagement markers such as “you see” or “note that” are used to:

10. Which type of marker expresses the writer’s emotion or feeling?