Question:
Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression to make the sentence complete.
______________ the wind, it was getting stronger, and I was getting colder.
Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression to make the sentence complete.
______________ the wind, it was getting stronger, and I was getting colder.
Options:
- a) To begin with
- b) By the way
- c) First of all
- d) Speaking of
- a) To begin with
- b) By the way
- c) First of all
- d) Speaking of
correct answer : d)
Explanation:
The sentence is connecting the topic of “the wind” to something previously mentioned. “Speaking of” is the correct discourse marker to continue discussing or linking to the current subject.
The sentence is connecting the topic of “the wind” to something previously mentioned. “Speaking of” is the correct discourse marker to continue discussing or linking to the current subject.