G8 - Emphasis Markers &activities
G8 - Emphasis Markers &activities
1. Additive
2. Adversative
3. Causal
4. Sequential
1. ADDITIVE
Additive markers are used to add a similar idea,
introduce an additional idea, introduce an example
or illustration, introduce a restatement or
explanation, and/or draw to close or summarize.
FUNCTIONS EXAMPLES
To add a similar idea comparatively , coupled with,
correspondingly, identically ,likewise
similar to, together with , equally
To introduce an additional idea also, furthermore, additionally,
in addition, moreover, as well as,
another, too
To introduce an example or for example ,such as , for instance
illustration
To introduce a restatement or that is, in fact, indeed
explanation
To draw to a close or summarize to conclude, as a final point ,in
brief ,in conclusion
Example!
• There are various health protocols that the government
mandates. Social or physical distancing, for example, must
be strictly observed especially in public places.
(To introduce an example)
The government reminds the people on the
existing policies on community quarantine. Also, it
advises them to always observe appropriate
health protocols.
(To introduce an additional idea)
2.ADVERSATIVE
Adversative markers are used to introduce an
opposition to an idea, contrast and/or emphasize
or clarify a point. .
FUNCTIONS EXAMPLES
To introduce an opposite idea or in contrast , conversely ,
contrast alternatively , yet , although , even
though, nevertheless ,however , on
the other hand ,whereas ,while ,
instead, otherwise
To emphasize or clarify a point even more , above all ,indeed, more
importantly , besides
Example!
• Even though the country is experiencing great economic
loss due to this pandemic, it has continued helping other
countries by sending our medical front liners and other
essential materials.(To introduce an opposite idea)
Despite our limited resources due to this
pandemic, Glenda still managed to distribute relief
goods to some of our neighbors. Indeed, she is a
helpful and wonderful person. (To emphasize a
point)
3. CAUSAL
Causal markers indicate a consequence or result. .
FUNCTION EXAMPLES
consequently ,accordingly ,
To indicate a consequence or as a result , hence ,
result subsequently , therefore ,
thus , thereupon ,as a
consequence , for this,
reason
Example!
FUNCTION EXAMPLES
first(ly) ,second(ly) ,
To sequence your ideas third(ly), next , then ,after ,
last(ly) ,finally, accordingly,
meanwhile, henceforth
Example!