Using linking devices

What function does the underlined expression have?

It is possible that the whole episode is mythical.

• Expressing opinions

• Speculating

• Giving reasons

What function does the underlined expression have?

(...) This natural source of energy has consequently been exploited.

• Comparing/contrasting

• Giving examples

• Giving results

What function does the underlined expression have?

That is difficult to say and certainly brings a great deal of debate among scientists..

• Hedging (buying time to

  think)

• Giving reasons

• Speculating

What function does the underlined expression have?

The church survived owing to the leadership provided by women.

• Giving examples

• Giving reasons

• Speculating

What function does the underlined expression have?

(...) For instance, the brochure has a beautiful design.

• Comparing/contrasting

• Giving examples

• Giving results

What function does the underlined expression have?

Women share feelings whereas men often form relationships around activities.

• Giving examples

• Comparing/contrasting

• Generalizing

What function does the underlined expression have?

Overall, the development process went very smoothly.

• Hedging (buying time to

  think

• Comparing/contrasting

• Generalizing

What function does the underlined expression have?

Opinions between professionals vary due to many factors

• Giving examples

• Giving reasons

• Generalizing

What function does the underlined expression have?

I never thought about it before but it sums up the entertainment industry perfectly .

• Hedging (buying time to

  think)

• Giving examples

• Speculating

What function does the underlined expression have?

In many cases, the same idea was expressed slightly differently.

• Hedging (buying time to

  think)

• Giving examples

• Generalizing