CONJUCTIONS / DISCOURSE MARKERS

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CONJUNCTIONS
Defined

as a part of speech that connect two word,sentences, phrases together.

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EXAMPLE :

The chairman, as well as the committee members, will take part in tree planting campaign.
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EXAMPLE :

Either Siti or Kasim is taking the bottles to the recycling centre.

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EXAMPLE : The area flooded because the drains are clogged.

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EXAMPLE : After the floods receded, the

residents returned to their homes.

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EXAMPLE : As long as residents keep throwing

rubbish into the stream, they will continue to suffer from mosquito-borne diseases.

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EXAMPLE : Although authorities have launched

many campaigns, the people are still unaware of the danger of global warming.

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DISCOURSE MARKERS (TRANSITION SIGNALS)

Definition

: words or phrases which are used to show how ideas are linked.

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TRANSITION SIGNAL First, second, next,after that

FUNCTION

EXAMPLE

To show order orThere are many sequence ways to conserve energy. First, you should switch of the lights when you leave a room. To show continuation of an idea or to add to an idea. One way of reducing air pollution is to use public transportation. Besides that, you can also walk to nearby

And, also, moreover, addition,besides that

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TRANSITION SIGNAL Consequencely, therefore, because, as a result

FUNCTION To indicate cause-effect

EXAMPLE

But, however, contrast, on the other hand

Fisherman are now finding it difficult to earn a living. This is because their catch has declined drastically. To introduce a Carbon monoxide contrasting idea can cause headaches and throat irratation when the level is low. However, when the level is 2/28/13 high carbon