DEFINITIONS
What type of discourse marker is used to add another idea, except addition or additionally?
also, furthermore, moreover, besides, what is more, as well as, too, likewise, Not only…but also; As a matter of fact
There are many ways for teenagers to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They can improve their physical and mental well-being by making simple changes to their daily routines. ________, regular exercise can help improve physical fitness and reduce stress.
For example / For instance / In fact / Indeed / Moreover / Furthermore
ERSENOLCVY
CONVERSELY: Contrast — introduces an idea that is opposite or significantly different from the previous one.
What does “notwithstanding” mean?
Notwithstanding the difficulties, the team completed the project.
Despite / in spite of
... this challenge, she became the first deaf-blind person to attain a bachelor's degree.
a. despite of
b. in spite
c. despite
d. although
C. Despite
Which discourse marker is used to show a contrast between two ideas, except in contrast?
However; nevertheless; nonetheless; on the other hand; in comparison; conversely; alternatively; whereas; while; although; even though; yet; still; on the contrary; when in fact; By way of contrast
Heavy rainfall continued throughout the night, causing several roads in the area to become flooded. Public transportation was also disrupted, and many residents were unable to leave their homes. ________, several students were unable to attend school the following morning.
Therefore / Consequently / As a result / Thus / Hence / For this reason
VOABE LAL
ABOVE ALL: Emphasis — highlights the most important point.
Choose the correct answer:
The students had prepared carefully for the competition. ________, they were still nervous.
A. Therefore
B. Nevertheless
C. Consequently
D. Furthermore
... she faced great difficulties, Keller was able to study at Radcliffe College.
a. despite
b. however
c. in spite of
d. although
D. Although
Which discourse marker introduces a reason or cause, except because or because of?
since, as, due to, owing to, as a result of, given that, for, in order to
The school invested a considerable amount of money in developing the new sports facilities. The facilities are now modern, safe and suitable for a wide range of activities. ________, many students still prefer spending their free time at home.
However / Nevertheless / Nonetheless / On the other hand / Even so
WSLKEIIE
LIKEWISE: Similarity — introduces a similar idea or situation.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. However the weather was bad, we continued.
B. Nonetheless, the weather was bad, we continued.
C. Although the weather was bad, we continued.
D. In spite of the weather was bad, we continued.
Although the weather was bad, we continued.
In the beginning, Keller was frustrated by her inability to pick up the hand signals that Sullivan was giving. ..., after a difficult first month, they had a breakthrough.
a. Despite
b. In spite of
c. Even though
d. Nonetheless
D. Nonetheless
Which discourse marker is used to give an example, except for example?
for instance, such as, namely, to illustrate, as an illustration, in particular, to exemplify, like, notably
Writing a good essay requires careful planning. Students should first understand exactly what the question is asking before they begin writing. ________, they should identify the main points they want to discuss and organise them logically.
Secondly / Next / Afterwards
OT LLTTUSIARE
TO ILLUSTRATE: Example — introduces an example that helps explain or support an idea.
Correct the sentence:
She became famous despite of her problems.
She became famous despite her problems.
She became famous in spite of her problems.
Combine sentences using "Nevertheless"
Hellen could only communicate using signs. Her young friend helped her to become more successful.
Hellen could only communicate using signs. Nevertheless, her young friend helped her to become more successful.
Hellen could only communicate using signs; nevertheless, her young friend helped her to become more successful.
Which discourse marker can be used to emphasise an important point?
in fact, indeed, notably, importantly, above all, especially, particularly, significantly, undoubtedly, clearly, certainly, ultimately, basically, obviously
Some students believe that examinations are the fairest way to assess academic achievement because all students complete the same tasks under similar conditions. They argue that examinations provide schools with a clear way of comparing students' performance. ________, others believe that projects and presentations provide a more complete picture of students' abilities.
Conversely / On the other hand / However / Nonetheless / Nevertheless
MTLUAILTEY
ULTIMATELY: Introduces the final or most important point.
Identifying mistakes: (Look at the punctuation marks used. Make changes where necessary.)
1. Many students struggled, although the exam was easy.
2. Even though she had problems she became famous.
3. The first solution was inexpensive, nevertheless, she chose the second option.
Combine the Sentences using "Despite"
Sullivan was visually impaired, quite young and having no prior experience. She set about teaching Helen how to communicate.
Despite being visually impaired, quite young and having no prior experience, she set about teaching Helen how to communicate.
She set about teaching Helen how to communicate, despite being visually impaired, quite young and having no prior experience.
She set about teaching Helen how to communicate despite being visually impaired, quite young and having no prior experience.