world cup reading strategies
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Discourse markers
A discourse marker is a word or phrase used in discourse to establish a connection between words, sentences or paragraphs and signal the speaker or writer’s intention/position.
Discourse markers
andalsoas well asmoreover
too furthermoreadditionally
Ex: We discussed training, education and economy. We also spoke about marketing.
Addition
For exampleFor instanceNamelySuch as
Known asTake the case ofAs revealed
Exemplification
Ex: There are two problems: namely, the expense and the time.Brazil has to deal with a lot of problems, for instance the security for tourists.
Right now This instant Immediately First To begin with Then
Later Next Before After Afterwards Immediately
Until Meanwhile while Finally Suddenly
Time
Ex: Finally the work is done.The day after tomorrow is my birthday.Before I forget, let me tell you something.
But However Nevertheless Although, even
though, even if
Despite of On the contrary While Instead of Alternatively
Otherwise Unlike On the other
hand.. In contrast
Contrast
Ex: "He works hard, but he doesn't earn much."
"He works hard. However, he doesn't earn much."
Especially Particularly Naturally Exactly
Above All In fact Actually Definitely
Obviously Notably In particular Indeed
Emphasis
Ex: Action films definitely demand a lot of training.Do you actually think that the world is going to end?
BecauseSince/AsTherefore
SoThusAs a result
This is whyConsequentlyFor this reason
Cause/Consequence
Ex: Since the company is expanding, we need to hire more staff.As the company is expanding, we need to hire more staff.
SimilarlyLikewiseAs
LikeEquallyIn the same way
Comparison
Ex: He is a handsome young man, likewise Brad Pitt.There's no one like you.The situation in Brazil is similarly what happened in South Africa.