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Mastering Discourse Markers
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Mastering Discourse Markers

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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'?

  • 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'?

  • 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?

    <p>Discourse markers bind together writing and speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can discourse markers like 'for example' and 'such as' do in writing and speaking?

    <p>Provide evidence for arguments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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