Some Discourse Markers

linking similar things together
1. likewise, similarly
Intro s/thing that contrasts with expectations
1. mainly speaking
  1. though, actually, at the same time, as a matter of fact
2. general use
  1. on the contrary,on the other hand, in fact, at the same time
re-stating
1. in other words, that is, I mean
numbering & ordering
1. firstly, secondly,lastly
to show the order in which things happened
1. then, next, afterwards
narrowing down
1. for instance, to illustrate, for example
causes & results
1. so, then, as a result, ,consequently
finishing off
1. in conclusion, to conclude, in summary, to sum up
generalising
1. generally, in general, on the whole, by and large
adding s/thing to what's already been said
1. additionally, too, in addition, also

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	Created by denise.patience over 8 years ago