Question 1
_____, when you arrived at the hostel in Marrakech, did they still have your booking?
Options: By the way, As a result, On the other hand
This is a fill-in-the-blank exercise. Click on each blank and choose the correct answer from the dropdown menu. Focus on using discourse markers to connect ideas clearly and naturally in conversations about travel and cultural experiences. Some sentences may contain more than one blank, so be sure to complete all of them.
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Question 1
_____, when you arrived at the hostel in Marrakech, did they still have your booking?
Options: By the way, As a result, On the other hand
Question 2
The museum guide only spoke Japanese. _____, how did you understand the historical details?
Options: In that case, For example, Otherwise
Question 3
Your suitcase was sent to the wrong airport. _____, did you have to buy new clothes in Istanbul?
Options: As a result, Meanwhile, For instance
Question 4
I really enjoy trying new dishes in different countries. _____, I need to be careful because I am allergic to garlic.
Options: On the other hand, However, For example
Question 5
The train strike started that morning. _____, how did you get from Rome to Florence?
Options: Because of that, In contrast, Likewise
Question 6
The airport was crowded. _____, were you able to check in on time?
Options: By the way, Nevertheless, For example
Question 7
The city has excellent public transportation. _____, it is very safe for tourists.
Options: Furthermore, However, Otherwise
Question 8
The hotel overbooked your room. _____, where did they send you for the night?
Options: However, As a result, Likewise
Question 9
The guidebook said the temple opened at 8, but it was closed when you got there. _____, what did the staff tell you?
Options: Anyway, Therefore, Similarly
Question 10
You had trouble following the local accent in Glasgow. _____, how did you manage to ask for directions?
Options: In that case, For instance, On the contrary
Practise Travel Problems & Cultural Experiences with this interactive fill-in-the-blank exercise of 10 questions. Choose the option that correctly completes each sentence, then submit to check your answers and get instant feedback on every choice.
Practising grammar in real sentences — rather than memorising rules in isolation — is one of the most effective ways to make a structure stick. You can retry as many times as you like to build accuracy and confidence using Travel Problems & Cultural Experiences in everyday English.
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