Understanding discourse markers (furthermore, however, on the other hand) helps listeners:

A Tune out

B Follow the speakers logical progression and anticipate what comes next

C Ignore transitions

D Focus on grammar

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Discourse markers signal: addition (moreover), contrast (however), cause (therefore), example (for instance), conclusion (in summary).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Understanding discourse markers (furthermore, however, on the other hand) helps listeners:" is Option B: Follow the speakers logical progression and anticipate what comes next.

The other options — A) Tune out, C) Ignore transitions, D) Focus on grammar — are incorrect for this TOEFL Exam Prep question. As explained above: Discourse markers signal: addition (moreover), contrast (however), cause (therefore), example (for instance), conclusion (in summary).

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Understanding discourse markers (furthermore, however, on the other hand) helps listeners:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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