DISCOURSE MARKERS

• words that are used to organize the flow and structure of what we write and speak
• can link words, phrases and sentences by showing the relationship between two ideas
• they act as a glue that binds together ideas through writing and speaking
Types of Discourse Markers
Conjunction
● Conjunctions are words that join other words or groups of words together.
○ Subordinating Conjunction
○ Coordinating Conjunction
○ Correlative Conjunction
● Example:
○ She was late in school because she woke up late.
○ I am busy right now but I will make sure to stop by.
○ I would rather stay than go to the party.
Adverb
● describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It tells us how, where, when, how much and with
what frequency.
● Anyway, I’ve got to go and pick up the children. (signals that the conversation is finishing)
● Finally, we need to consider the broader economic issues. (signals the last item in a list of points or
arguments)
● Right, now, sorry to keep you waiting. (signals something new)
● So, you want to go to Spain, do you? (focuses on a topic)
Adveb of AFFIRMATION
● the act if agreeing to someone's statement or idea. It is the acceptance that the idea, belief, claim or
statement is true.
Adverb of Negation
● the opposite of affirmation. It is the act if disagreeing to someone's statement or idea. It is negating the
idea and claiming it as not true.

Gambit
● a remark which you make to someone in order to start
or continue a conversation with them.
● “The main point is…”
● “I have something to add to that”
● “What I really said is this…”
● “Uhhuh...yeah...hmm...aha...”
● “You agree with me, don’t you?”