Question:
Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression to make the sentence complete.
______________ what are you doing in my room?
Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression to make the sentence complete.
______________ what are you doing in my room?
Options:
- a) On the other hand
- b) Excuse me
- c) Look there
- d) Eventually
- a) On the other hand
- b) Excuse me
- c) Look there
- d) Eventually
correct answer : b)
Explanation:
“Excuse me” is used when politely getting someone’s attention or interrupting. In this context, it fits naturally as someone is politely trying to ask a question about what the other person is doing.
“Excuse me” is used when politely getting someone’s attention or interrupting. In this context, it fits naturally as someone is politely trying to ask a question about what the other person is doing.