📚 Discourse Markers Incident Report Grammar Exercise

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Section A: Fill in the Blanks (Discourse Markers - Incident Report)

Complete the sentences using the correct incident report discourse markers (initially, suddenly, immediately, as a result, consequently, etc.).

1. 2:30 PM, the fire alarm began sounding throughout the building. , all employees followed the evacuation procedures.

2. The machine was operating normally a strange noise was heard. , it stopped working completely.

3. the incident, all safety equipment had been checked and was functioning properly. , the accident still occurred due to human error.

4. The power outage lasted for two hours. , production was delayed by several hours, and the delivery schedule had to be adjusted.

5. the maintenance work, a worker slipped on the wet floor. , he was wearing proper safety equipment and sustained only minor injuries.

6. The security system detected unauthorized access 11:47 PM. , security personnel were dispatched to investigate the breach.

7. , the situation appeared to be under control. , the problem escalated when additional equipment malfunctioned.

8. The chemical spill was contained ten minutes of discovery. , the area remained closed for thorough decontamination procedures.

9. the incident, three employees were present in the laboratory. , they evacuated the area and reported the situation to management.

10. The investigation revealed multiple contributing factors. these findings, new safety protocols have been implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Section B: Multiple Choice Questions (Discourse Markers - Incident Report)

Choose the correct incident report discourse marker for each sentence.

1. The equipment was functioning normally. ___, it suddenly malfunctioned without any warning signs.

Therefore
However
As a result
Subsequently

2. ___ the accident occurred at 3:15 PM in the main production area.

Suddenly
Finally
According to witnesses
Meanwhile

3. The alarm system failed to activate. ___, no one was alerted to the emergency immediately.

However
Consequently
Meanwhile
Initially

4. ___ the investigation, several safety violations were discovered.

After
During
Before
Instead of

5. The worker was following all safety procedures. ___, the accident was unavoidable due to equipment failure.

Therefore
As a result
Nevertheless
Subsequently

6. ___ 9:30 AM, a small fire was reported in the storage room.

During
At approximately
Following
Meanwhile

7. The emergency response team arrived within five minutes. ___ their quick action, the situation was contained.

However
Nevertheless
Due to
Despite

8. ___, no injuries were reported, but significant property damage occurred.

Fortunately
Unfortunately
Subsequently
Meanwhile

9. The security cameras captured the entire incident. ___, we have a complete record of what happened.

However
Therefore
Nevertheless
Meanwhile

10. All safety protocols were reviewed ___ implementing the new procedures.

after
prior to
during
instead of

Section C: Paragraph Completion (Discourse Markers - Incident Report)

Complete the incident reports using the correct discourse markers.

INCIDENT REPORT #2024-067
March 15th, 2024, 2:45 PM, a workplace accident occurred in the warehouse facility. , employee John Martinez was operating the forklift according to standard procedures. , the hydraulic system malfunctioned, causing the load to shift unexpectedly. , several boxes fell from the elevated platform. , no personnel were injured during the incident. the accident, the area was secured and operations were suspended. , a thorough investigation was conducted to determine the root cause. the findings, preventive maintenance schedules have been revised to avoid similar incidents in the future.

SECURITY BREACH INCIDENT REPORT
11:23 PM on February 28th, the automated security system detected unauthorized access to Building C. , the system immediately triggered silent alarms and notified security personnel. , two security officers arrived at the scene to investigate. their initial assessment, they discovered that a side entrance door had been forced open. , nothing appeared to be missing from the premises. the quick response, the intruder had already fled the scene. , all access codes were changed and additional surveillance equipment was installed. , while no theft occurred, this incident highlighted the need for enhanced perimeter security measures.

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