DISCOURSE

MARKERS
English 10 Quarter 1 Lesson 9
E X P E C TAT I O N S

After going through this lesson, you are expected to:

1.Define discourse marker;
2.Determine the connector used in the sentence; and
3.Identify the types of discourse markers.
PRETEST
Direction: Underline the discourse markers in the sentences below.
1. Basically, our goal is to develop a vaccine for the virus.
2. Our President wants the best for our country, but we need to follow.
3. Chelsea came late because she was stuck in traffic.
4. Obviously, the most qualified candidates always get the best job.
5. If you will stay at home, you will be safe from the virus.
PRETEST
Direction: Underline the discourse markers in the sentences below.
1. Basically, our goal is to develop a vaccine for the virus.
2. Our President wants the best for our country, but we need to follow.
3. Chelsea came late because she was stuck in traffic.
4. Obviously, the most qualified candidates always get the best job.
5. If you will stay at home, you will be safe from the virus.
RECAP
We learned from our previous lesson the effective
devices used by the speaker to attract and hold the
attention of the listener. Some pointers in making ang
giving an effective speech are the following: Keep it
clear and simple, start with a very interesting topic, get to
the point, use of gesture, keep it short, and be natural.
LESSON
The quality of life largely depends on how you make your
associations. As long as you know how to mingle with others, your
communicative skills will not deteriorate. The world revolves, time
runs, and history changes, because we communicate.
Today, let us talk about Discourse Markers - linking words or
phrases or sentence connectors that bind together a piece of writing,
and making the different parts stick together. Discourse Markers
help us to organize, manage and connect what we say or write.
Good examples of discourse markers are in my view, most importantly,
provided that, still, because and a lot more. The types of Discourse
Markers are as follows:
 Discourse Markers are phrases used in a conversation to
signal the speaker's intention to mark a boundary depending on the
purpose and relationship of the ideas, Discourse markers are often
combined into sequences. It typically occurs at the beginning and
the end of the conversation.
Discourse Markers can be a conjunction, gambits, or an
adverb. Remember that a gambit is a remark which you make to
someone to start or continue a conversation. For example, an
opening gambit is, ‘You are so beautiful, will you be my date?’
exactly apparently most importantly
however differently as long as
such that in my opinion still
in like manner absolutely on the condition that
Here are other examples of discourse markers:
1)Finally, they discovered a vaccine for the virus.
(ADVERB)
2)It’s a good idea to eat at the restaurant, however, we
need to observe social distancing. (CONJUNCTION)
3)You are amazing, will you be our guest performer in
our school?
GUIDED PRACTICE
Identify the discourse marker then tell whether it indicates Result, Purpose, Contrast,
Addition, or Sequence. Write your answers on the space provided after each sentence.

1. It is a good idea to have online classes, however, some students cannot

afford to have a gadget and internet connection. ____________________

The answer is Contrast because the sentence connector used is the word
‘however’.
2. To stay protected from the virus, first, we should wash our
hands and we should stay at home. ____________________
The answer is Sequence because the sentence connector used is
the word ‘first’.
3. In order to overcome all the problems, we must follow and
obey our Government. ____________________
The answer is Purpose because the sentence connector used is the
word ‘in order to’.
4. We enjoyed the film even though it was long.
____________________
The answer is Contrast because the sentence connector used is the
word ‘even though’.
5. Finally, we have our online moving up ceremony.
____________________
The answer is Sequence because the sentence connector used is
the word ‘Finally’.
ACTIVITY A1-L9

Activity 1 Encircle the discourse markers in the sentences below.

1. Anyway, I have been wanting to tell you my secret recipe.

2. The flight has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
3. In order to travel abroad, you must be COVID-free.
4. The moon shone brightly, nevertheless, it was hard to find our way.
5. I may be young, but I can still help our country.
ACTIVITY A1-L9

Activity 1 Encircle the discourse markers in the sentences below.

1. Anyway, I have been wanting to tell you my secret recipe.

2. The flight has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
3. In order to travel abroad, you must be COVID-free.
4. The moon shone brightly, nevertheless, it was hard to find our way.
5. I may be young, but I can still help our country.
ACTIVITY A2-L9

Underline the discourse marker used in each sentence. Then on the blank
before each sentence, write Reason, Purpose, Sequence, Addition, or
Contrast to indicate the purpose for which the discourse marker is used.
_________________1. It is really a good idea to have online classes, however
some students cannot afford to have a gadget.
_________________2. In order to overcome the problems, we need to pray.
_________________3. Although he did not agree, he went along with the plan.
_________________4. I will help her, because she is my friend.
_________________5. First, you should wear a mask before you go outside.
ACTIVITY A2-L9

Underline the discourse marker used in each sentence. Then on the blank
before each sentence, write Reason, Purpose, Sequence, Addition, or Contrast
to indicate the purpose for which the discourse marker is used.
Contrast/however
_________________1. It is really a good idea to have online classes, however
some students
Purpose/in cannot
order to afford to have a gadget.
_________________2.
Contrast/although In order to overcome the problems, we need to pray.
_________________3. Although he did not agree, he went along with the plan.
Result/Because
_________________4. I will help her, because she is my friend.
Sequence/First
_________________5. First, you should wear a mask before you go outside.
ACTIVITY A3-L9

Complete the thought of the given incomplete sentences below with the use
of sentence connectors. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. Cigarettes cause cancer and other diseases of the lungs, therefore______.
2. It is a common knowledge that _____________________________________.
3. Few people would deny that ________________________________________.
4. Online learning is challenging, but __________________________________.
5. It had rained hard last night, as a result ____________________________.