Discourse Vocabulary

Word List

Discourse Vocabulary — Practice

Which word is it?

1. Although that may be true:  
2. Until now or until a particular point in time:  
3. To the extent that; to the degree that:  
4. For the same reason; in the same way; similarly:  
5. As a logical consequence or conclusion:  
6. Taking something into account; considering something as relevant:  
7. In order to achieve this purpose:  
8. To the extent that; because; for the reason that:  
9. A warning or qualification added to a statement to limit its scope:  
10. At first sight; based on initial evidence, before deeper examination:  
11. Used to highlight a difference between two things:  
12. Alongside and at the same time; together and simultaneously:  

Complete the sentences

1. The plan is expensive.  , it is our best option.
2. This relationship has been   unexplored in the literature.
3. The policy succeeded   it reduced costs, but failed on quality.
4. She values honesty;  , she expects it from others.
5. If demand falls,   prices will also decrease.
6.   new evidence, the original conclusion must be revised.
7. The government launched a new programme.  , £500m was allocated.
8. The study is relevant   it provides baseline data.
9. The results are positive, with one important  : the sample was small.
10.  , the data supports the hypothesis; further analysis is needed.
11. The north saw growth.  , the south experienced decline.
12. Economic and social reforms must proceed  .

Discourse Vocabulary — Answer Key

Which word is it?

1. Be that as it may
2. Hitherto
3. Insofar as
4. By the same token
5. It follows that
6. In light of
7. To this end
8. Inasmuch as
9. Caveat
10. Prima facie
11. By contrast
12. In tandem

Complete the sentences

1. Be that as it may
2. hitherto
3. insofar as
4. by the same token
5. it follows that
6. In light of
7. To this end
8. inasmuch as
9. caveat
10. Prima facie
11. By contrast
12. in tandem