Some words and phrases help to develop ideas and relate them to one another. These kinds of words and phrases are often called discourse markers.
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Discourse Markers
Choose the correct word for each sentence - each is only used once.| moreover on the other hand at least however besides | firstly whereas then actually though |
2. Television turns people into lazy couch potatoes. , there are some educational programmes on.
3. , I would like to welcome you all to the conference today.
4. the film was a little boring, we still had a nice evening out.
5. I've always known Caroline as a mean person. , she lent me $10 yesterday without me having to ask twice!
6. I got up at 9 o'clock yesterday and had a cold shower. , I had breakfast and left for work.
7. My brother works in a large office I work on my own at home.
8. Why do you think I don't want to go out tonight. , I would be delighted to get out of the house.
9. You should go to university as it gives you a chance to meet so many new people. , it gives you the chance to get important qualifications and get a better job.
10. I don't want to go to the football game. Football bores me and I don't want to pay $40 for a ticket. , look at the weather! All that rain!
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