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Discourse Markers

Discourse markers, also known as linking words or sentence connectors, are words like "however", "although", and "nevertheless" that are used to connect different parts of writing and make a text cohesive. They indicate relationships like addition, contrast, concession, reason, result, condition, and emphasis. Discourse markers are used less frequently in speech unless it is very formal. The document then provides examples of common discourse markers for seven different types of relationships.

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Discourse Markers

Discourse markers, also known as linking words or sentence connectors, are words like "however", "although", and "nevertheless" that are used to connect different parts of writing and make a text cohesive. They indicate relationships like addition, contrast, concession, reason, result, condition, and emphasis. Discourse markers are used less frequently in speech unless it is very formal. The document then provides examples of common discourse markers for seven different types of relationships.

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Discourse

Markers
are (words like 'however', 'although' and 'nevertheless')
more commonly referred to as 'linking words' and 'linking
phrases', or 'sentence connectors'. They may be described as
the 'glue' that binds together a piece of writing, make the
different parts of the text 'stick together'. They are used less
frequently in speech, unless the speech is very formal.
Type of relationship in using Discourse Markers
1. Adding something
Examples are:
Moreover; In addition; Additionally; Further; Further to this; Also; Besides; What is more.

2. Making a contrast between two separate things, people, ideas, etc.


Examples are:
However; On the other hand; In contrast; Yet.

3. Making an unexpected contrast (concession)


Examples are:
Although; Even though; Despite the fact that; In spite of the fact that; Regardless of the
fact that.
4. Saying why something is the case
Examples are:
Because; Since; As; Insofar as.
5. Saying what the result of something is
Examples are:
Therefore; consequently; In consequence; As a result; Accordingly; Hence; Thus; For this
reason; Because of this.
6. Expressing a condition
Examples are: If; In the event of; As long as...; So long as...; Provided that...;
Assuming that...; Given that...
7. Making what you say stronger
Examples:
On the contrary; As a matter of fact; In fact; Indeed.

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