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Which of the following best describes discourse markers?
Which of the following best describes discourse markers?
- Words that are used to emphasize certain ideas in writing and speaking
- Words that are used to confuse the reader or listener
- Words that are used to organize the flow and structure of writing and speaking (correct)
- Words that are used to provide evidence for arguments
What is the function of discourse markers like 'because' and 'so'?
What is the function of discourse markers like 'because' and 'so'?
- To show cause and effect (correct)
- To provide evidence for arguments
- To confuse the reader or listener
- To emphasize certain ideas
What does the discourse marker 'such as' indicate in the sentence 'Some foods such as potato chips and ice cream are unhealthy'?
What does the discourse marker 'such as' indicate in the sentence 'Some foods such as potato chips and ice cream are unhealthy'?
- It emphasizes certain ideas
- It confuses the reader or listener
- It provides evidence for the argument (correct)
- It shows cause and effect
What is the relationship between discourse markers and writing and speaking?
What is the relationship between discourse markers and writing and speaking?
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What can discourse markers like 'for example' and 'such as' do in writing and speaking?
What can discourse markers like 'for example' and 'such as' do in writing and speaking?
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