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 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? 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 10 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 11 Discourse Markers The End Created by Laurette Poulos Simmons 12 ... our history history class class 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... usage 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 Discourse markers can be used to. .. 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 Discourse markers can be used to add information such as the speaker’s feelings