RUI

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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.