BK 2 Unit 5 to 8 Discourse Markers

Discourse Markers
So, what’s
going on
with you?

Well, I finally
finished the paper
for our history
class.


Discourse markers are used in various ways.
Often the discourse marker can be removed
without changing the meaning of the sentence.
What’s
So, what’s
going on
with you?

I finally
Well,
I finally
finished the
finished
paper
forthe
ourpaper
for our history
history
class.
class.

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Discourse markers are used in various ways.
Often the discourse marker can be removed
without changing the meaning of the sentence.
I’d like I’d
Listen,
to
to ask
ask
youyou
something..
something

What’s
on
Sure, what’s
your
mind?
on your
mind?

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Like is a discourse marker that is sometimes used
among young people in a very casual conversation.
Then did she say

like “He can’t
afford a new car.”

No, she said
like you
need a new
car.

Note: Using like in this way is not
proper usage.

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Discourse markers can be used to add
information such as the speaker’s feelings.
Surely, we can agree on that.
feeling: I don’t know why you don’t agree with me.

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Discourse markers can be used to add
information such as the speaker’s feelings.
Surely, we can agree on that.
As a matter of fact, your sister agrees.
feeling: This is something that you might not know.

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Discourse markers can be used to add
information such as the speaker’s feelings.
Surely, we can agree on that.
As a matter of fact, your sister agrees.
I mean, why should it matter to you?
feeling: I’m trying to make this clear.

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Discourse markers can be used to add
information such as the speaker’s feelings.
Surely, we can agree on that.
As a matter of fact, your sister agrees.
I mean, why should it matter to you?
Anyway, we don’t have to go to the party.
feeling: I don’t care.

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Discourse markers can be used to add
information such as the speaker’s feelings.
Surely, we can agree on that.
As a matter of fact, your sister agrees.
I mean, why should it matter to you?
Anyway, we don’t have to go to the party.
Obviously, we are already late.
feeling: This is something we both know.

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Discourse markers can be used to mean a
difference between statements.
Football is popular in the USA while Rugby is
popular in New Zealand.
Frankly, I don’t enjoy watching any sports. On
the other hand, I love to play many sports.

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There are many other words that are commonly
used as discourse markers including the following:

Don’t worry. After all it is only a game.
Apparently, you don’t care about basketball.
At least I came to the game with you.
By the way, there is another game tomorrow.
Honestly, I am sick of basketball.
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Discourse Markers
The End

Created by Laurette Poulos Simmons

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