Discourse Markers

---------- , dogs are the most popular pet.

• In Conclusion

• In Addition

• Additionally

• Furthermore

Which Are Adding Discourse Markers?

• In Addition

• Therefore

• Above All

• Similarly

Dogs are amazing, -----------, cats are just as good

• However

• Although

• As Well As

• Similarly

What are discourse markers commonly known as?

• Sentence Connecters

• Describing Words

• Words that show emotion

• Normal Words

Can you use discourse markers in real life speaking?

• Yes

• No

• I have no idea

• Maybe...

I get up late at weekends, ___________ during cold weather.

• Particularly

• Including

• Similarly

I don’t believe in ghosts. ....................... I haven’t seen one yet.

• At least

• In other words

• In particular

The man was sleeping soundly on the river bank. ..................... a crocodile was creeping closer.

• As a result

• Meanwhile

• Despite this

• By contrast

What are Discourse markers used for?

• To make the text sound fancy

• Showing Attitude

• Joining Ideas

• For fun

What are discourse markers known to do?

• Glue the text together

• Show Emotion

• Make the text more formal