Discourse markers in opinion columns: granted, mind you, if anything
Grammar · Discourse markers · C1 · 40 min. Conversational and journalistic discourse markers for conceding, qualifying and contrasting in opinion writing.
About this worksheet
Conversational and journalistic discourse markers for conceding, qualifying and contrasting in opinion writing.
- Level
- C1
- Category
- Grammar
- Topic
- Discourse markers
- Time
- About 40 minutes
- Exercises
- Key words, Gap-fill, True / False, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
- Answer key
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On the sheet
- Key words: Read these markers, which are common in opinion columns.
- Gap-fill: Key-word transformations. Complete the second sentence using the word
- True / False: Read each statement about the markers. Write T (true) or F (false).
- Speaking / writing task: Write an opinion column (150–180 words) about a local issue.
- Writing lines: Write your column here.