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Discourse Markers

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These are words that are used to connect, manage, and organize the flow and structure of what we write and say.

Discourse Markers

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The ship sunk because it hit the rock. The discourse marker used in the sentence is:

because

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Francis studied hard, yet he failed. The discourse marker used in the sentence is:

yet

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Firstly, I would love to see the Colosseum. The discourse marker used in the sentence is:

firstly

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It's absolutely amazing! The discourse marker used in the sentence is:

absolutely

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What I mean is I hated the show. The discourse marker used in the sentence is:

What I mean

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You know, doing regular exercise is advisable for everyone. The discourse marker used in the sentence is:

you know

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Jade loves singing, but she hated dancing. The discourse marker used in the sentence is:

but

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I studied very hard, so I got the highest score in the English quiz. The discourse marker used in the sentence is:

so

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I will give you a reward since you did a great job today. The discourse marker used in the sentence is:

since

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Firstly, secondly, thirdly, and lastly are examples of what type of discourse marker?

adverb

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We should probably try it next weekend. The discourse marker used in the sentence is:

probably

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Anyways, it's your decision whether to buy a new one or not. The word "anyways" is an example of what type of discourse marker?

gambit

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In other words, I think you have nothing to worry about. Your health seems very good. "In other words" is an example of what type of discourse marker?

gambit

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Certainly, exactly, surely are examples of what type of discourse marker?

adverbs

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Actually. that's nice! The discourse marker used in the sentence is:

actually

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