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Discourse Markers
Discourse markers are words and expressions used to show how discourse is constructed There are a large number of discourse markers Here are a few of the most common among them
With reference to
With reference to is a formal discourse marker used mainly at the beginning of
business letters
With reference to your order placed on 12th March, we are pleased to inform you that
Regarding
Regarding can come at the beginning of a piece of discourse
Regarding this particular offer ? I really don't think
As far as is concerned
As far as is concerned marks a change of subject by the speaker.
There are no problems about marketing As far as manufacturing is concerned, I
think the best thing is
Note that it is wrong to leave out is concerned after as far as
On the other hand
On the other hand is used to balance two ideas or facts that contrast, but do not
contradict each other
Arranged marriages are unknown in the West In many Asian countries, on the
other hand, they are very common.
Whereas
John is very hardworking whereas his brother lazy.
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However and nevertheless show contrast Note that nevertheless is very formal.
She found him physically unattractive Nevertheless, she agreed to marry him The watch is expensive, however, it is worth it.
In the same way and similarly
He was a great player who used his reflexes to stop suddenly while running with the
ball In the same way he used his reflexes to move away from his opponents.
The camel has adapted itself to desert regions by growing a hump on its back
Similarly, the giraffe has a grown a long neck, which enables it to eat leaves from
tall trees
On the contrary
On the contrary is used to contradict a suggestion made by another speaker.
?Interesting film?' ?On the contrary, it was a total waste of time.'