Discourse MarkersWell, I finally finished the paper for our history class.. Discourse markers are used in various ways.. Then did she say like “He can’t afford a new car.” Like is a disc
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Well, I finally finished the paper for our history
class
So, what’s
going on
with you?
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class
So, what’s
going on
with you?
Often the discourse marker can be removed
without changing the meaning of the sentence
Discourse markers are used in various ways
What’s
going on
with you?
I finally finished the paper for our
history class
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on your mind?
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Listen, I’d
to ask you
something
Often the discourse marker can be removed
without changing the meaning of the sentence
Discourse markers are used in various ways
I’d like to
ask you
your mind?
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like you need
a new car
Then did she say
like “He can’t
afford a new car.”
Like is a discourse marker that is sometimes used
among young people in a very casual conversation.
Note: Using like in this way is not
proper usage
Trang 5Surely, we can agree on that
feeling: I don’t know why you don’t agree with me.
Discourse markers can be used to add
information such as the speaker’s feelings
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information such as the speaker’s feelings
Surely, we can agree on that
As a matter of fact, your sister agrees
feeling: This is something that you might not know.
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As a matter of fact, your sister agrees
I mean, why should it matter to you?
feeling: I’m trying to make this clear.
Discourse markers can be used to add
information such as the speaker’s feelings
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As a matter of fact, your sister agrees
I mean, why should it matter to you?
Anyway, we don’t have to go to the party
feeling: I don’t care.
Discourse markers can be used to add
information such as the speaker’s feelings
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As a matter of fact, your sister agrees
I mean, why should it matter to you?
Anyway, we don’t have to go to the party
Obviously, we are already late
feeling: This is something we both know.
Discourse markers can be used to add
information such as the speaker’s feelings
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difference between statements
Football is popular in the USA while Rugby is
popular in New Zealand
Frankly, I don’t enjoy watching any sports On
the other hand, I love to play many sports
Trang 11Don’t worry After all it is only a game.
Apparently, you don’t care about basketball
At least I came to the game with you
By the way, there is another game tomorrow
Honestly, I am sick of basketball
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There are many other words that are commonly
used as discourse markers including the following:
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Created by Laurette Poulos Simmons
Discourse Markers