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Discourse markers

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  • I had a terrible day at work and lost my umbrella too. ____________ I spoke to that nice guy who works in the coffee shop at last!
    however, although, on the other hand, on the contrary, still, nonetheless,
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  • Television turns people into lazy couch potatoes. __________ , there are some educational programmes on.
    however, although,despite this fact, onthe other hand, on the contrary, still, nonetheless,
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  • __________ , I would like to welcome you all to the conference today.
    firstly, first of all, to begin, to start with
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  • the film was a little boring, _________we still had a nice evening out.
    however, although, despite this fact, on the other hand, on the contrary, nonetheless
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  • I've always known Caroline as a mean person. ___________ , she lent me $10 yesterday without me having to ask twice!
    however, although, whereas, despite this fact, on the one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, still, nonetheless, in contrast
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  • I got up at 9 o'clock yesterday and had a cold shower.______________ , I had breakfast and left for work.
    sequently,soon after, later, afterwards, following that
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  • My brother works in a large office ____________ I work on my own at home.
    however, although, whereas, on the other hand, on the contrary, instead, in contrast
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  • Why do you think I don't want to go out tonight. ________________ , I would be delighted to get out of the house.
    on the contrary, still, in fact, as a matter of fact
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  • You should go to university as it gives you a chance to meet so many new people. ________________ , it gives you the chance to get important qualifications and get a better job.
    also, moreover, furthermore, additionally, besides, in addition, what’s more
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  • I don't want to go to the football game. Football bores me and I don't want to pay $40 for a ticket. _________________ , look at the weather! All that rain!
    also, moreover, furthermore, additionally, besides, in addition, what’s more
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  • What are three discourse markers you could use for comparing
    similarly, likewise, in the same way,
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  • What are three discourse markers you could use for generalizing
    on the whole, in general, broadly speaking, as a rule, in most cases, it is said that
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  • What are three discourse markers you could use for giving your opinion
    I’ve always thought that, in my view/opinion, (personally) I think/feel/suppose that, I agree/disagree (about) that,
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  • What are three discourse markers you could use for giving examples
    for example, for instance, such as, namely, in other words
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