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English II · End Term · 1 Sept 2024 · May 2024 term

Question 57: Which of the following sentences uses a discourse marker…

Question 57

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Which of the following sentences uses a discourse marker to begin a conversation?

  1. A

    You will get the refund only after you submit the form. Did you get that?

  2. B

    To begin with, there was no cake at the birthday party

  3. C

    Overall, the book was filled with interesting facts but lacked cohesion

  4. D

    The ground floor is unoccupied. On top of that, the landlord lives in the USA

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  • B

    To begin with, there was no cake at the birthday party

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Question 57 of 60 in the IIT Madras BS English II (English 2) End Term paper sat on 1 Sept 2024, in the May 2024 term (IIT M ES FOUNDATION AN EXAM QEF3 01 Sep 2024). It carries 1 mark.

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