5.2. Discourse Markers
Used to show relationships between different pieces of information.
They help us connect ideas or give further information.
To add more information:
To explain results:
To show contrast:
Additionally, Moreover, What's more,
In consequence, Consequently, As a result,
Nevertheless, In contrast, However,
To clarify something:
To give examples:
To show time:
This means that In other words, To be precise,
Take ... for example For instance Such as
Previously, Meanwhile, Then
For many species, lack of available food is a major cause of their declining numbers. Additionally,/Moreover,/What's more, habitat destruction and the effects of global warming are also contributing factors.
The tawny owl is a nocturnal bird of prey. This means that/In other words,/To be precise, it is unlikely that you will see one during the day.
The number of insects has declined. As a result,/In consequence,/Consequently, the number of animals that feed on insects have also decreased.
Predators, take lions and wolves for example, are particularly dominant. Predators, for instance lions and wolves, are particularly dominant. Predators such as lions and wolves are particularly dominant.
Many marine animals are suffering from the effects of overfishing. In contrast, /Nevertheless,/However, the number of jellyfish in some areas appear to have increased dramatically.
The project had faced numerous challenges, but previously, the team had successfully overcome each obstacle.
There are now fewer than 2000 giant pandas living in the wild. Meanwhile, the giant pandas in captivity are struggling to breed successfully.
There are now fewer than 2000 giant pandas living in the wild. Meanwhile, the giant pandas in captivity are struggling to breed successfully.
I finished my work, and then I went for a relaxing walk in the park.