Discourse Markers Exercises: Linking Words Practice

Exercise 3

Use the adverbial phrases in the box below to fill in the blanks.

at least - actually – furthermore - after all – whereas - but also – on the other hand – as far as - regarding – that is to say - otherwise

Last week our team reviewed the performance of the new mobile app launch. 1️⃣ the number of downloads, the results were better than we expected. The app reached over 50,000 downloads in just three days. 2️⃣ , this is the fastest growth we have seen for any of our recent products.

3️⃣ user feedback is concerned, most users appreciate the simple interface and fast loading speed. Many comments highlight that the app is easy to use and visually appealing. 4️⃣ , several reviewers mentioned that the notification system works very efficiently.

5️⃣ , some users complained about occasional login problems. The technical team is currently investigating this issue. 6️⃣ , the user experience has been generally positive.

We should continue promoting the app on social media and technology blogs. 7️⃣ , strong visibility is essential for maintaining growth in the first months after release. 8️⃣ , we should aim to reach another 20,000 users by the end of the quarter.

The next update will focus not only on improving stability 9️⃣ on adding new customization features. 1️⃣0️⃣ , users will soon be able to personalize notifications and interface colors.