Some Discourse Markers

Some Discourse Markers

1. linking similar things together

   • likewise, similarly

2. Intro s/thing that contrasts with expectations

   • mainly speaking
     • though, actually, at the same time, as a matter of fact
   • general use
     • on the contrary,on the other hand, in fact, at the same time

3. re-stating

   • in other words, that is, I mean

4. numbering & ordering

   • firstly, secondly,lastly

5. to show the order in which things happened

   • then, next, afterwards

6. narrowing down

   • for instance, to illustrate, for example

7. causes & results

   • so, then, as a result, ,consequently

8. finishing off

   • in conclusion, to conclude, in summary, to sum up

9. generalising

   • generally, in general, on the whole, by and large

10. adding s/thing to what's already been said

    • additionally, too, in addition, also