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Understanding Discourse Makers: Connective Words and Expressions in English

Discourse makers, also known as linkers, are essential tools in English that express connections between ideas. They help illustrate the relationship between statements, aiding comprehension and clarity in communication. This guide explores various discourse makers used to show results (e.g., "so," "as a result," "therefore") and reasons (e.g., "because," "as," "since"). By mastering these linkers, you can enhance your writing and speaking skills, sounding more advanced and articulate.

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Understanding Discourse Makers: Connective Words and Expressions in English

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  1. DISCOURSE MAKERS OR LINKERS (to express connection) There are words and expressions , often adverbs or adverbial expressions, which help you understand: • The connection between what a speaker is saying and what has already been said • The connection between what a speaker has said and what he is is not going to say Discourse makers will help you sound more advanced

  2. DISCOURSE MAKERS OR LINKERS (to express connection) To show Result • So: It is the most common way of introducing result It was freezing,SO I wore a thick coat • As a result: more formal and often used at the beginning of the clause preceded by a comma It snowed hard all night. AS A RESULT, the airport was closed the following morning • Therefore/Consequently: more formal and often used at the beginning of the clause preceded by a comma. Can also be used in front of the verb We regret that you do not have the necessary qualifications, and THEREFORE/CONSEQUENTLY we are unable to offer you the job We have THEREFORE/CONSEQUENTLY decided not to offer you the job

  3. DISCOURSE MAKERS OR LINKERS (to express connection) To show Reason • Because: It is the most common way of introducing reason I have stopped writing to her BECAUSE she never answers me • As: more formal and often used at the beginning of the clause AS the weather is so awful, we´ve decided not to go out • Since: more formal I have stopped writing to her SINCE she never answers back BECAUSE, AS AND SINCE are synonyms and must be followed by a complete clause We have THEREFORE/CONSEQUENTLY decided not to offer you the job

  4. DISCOURSE MAKERS OR LINKERS Eventhough

  5. DISCOURSE MAKERS OR LINKERS to

  6. DISCOURSE MAKERS OR LINKERS Dueto/owingto

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