Which of discourse markers below are used for "comparing"

Similarly/ In the same way/ likewise

Which of discourse markers below are used for "thinking time"?

let me think about that/ that's a difficult question/ Well

We use discourse markers to....

organise our speech, Connect our ideas

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IELTS Speaking Discourse Markers

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1
The function of 'Um', 'Let me see' and 'Well' is to express:
an opinion
organisation
hesitation
an attitude
2
In IELTS speaking, you get marks for using discourse markers correctly.
False
True
3
I just had to leave early. ____________________ I hated the show. It just wasn’t funny.
Let me see
What's more
What I mean is
So
4
"in general', 'lastly' and 'on top of that' are used to:
express and opinion
express hesitation
show our attitude
organise our speech
5
The government will _______ have to spend more on education because the population is rising.
confidentially
obviously
fortunately
I'm afraid
6
A: "What do you think will happen to technology in the future?" B: ________, I suppose....
So
Well
I must admit
Indeed
7
Which of discourse markers below are used for "comparing"
However/ Although / instead of
Similarly/ In the same way/ likewise
For instance/ in a similar fashion/ as matter of fact
A great example of this is/ for example/ for example
8
How would you end a long turn (Part 2)?
In conclusion
All in all/In a nutshell
To summarize
9
'Actually', 'Frankly' and 'To be honest' are used to....
express hesitation
show the speaker's attitude
change the topic
organise our speech
10
What score is positively affected by correctly using linking words, connectives, and discourse markers?
lexical resource
grammar range and accuracy
pronunciation
fluency and coherence
11
Which of discourse markers below are used for "thinking time"?
Well/ Actually/ You should ask yourself
I don't have the faintest ideas/ Well/ Go ask yourself dumbass
As a result/ because of this/ That's a tough question
let me think about that/ that's a difficult question/ Well
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We use discourse markers to....
organise our speech
make the grammar in the sentence correct
improve our proununciation
Connect our ideas

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