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Answer for exercise 2

The solution for exercise 2 in chapter Colloquial English 1 of English File Advanced - Student's Book by Christina Latham-Koenig, Clive Oxenden, Jerry Lambert and Kate Chomacki

Question

How do the discourse markers affect the meaning of what Eliza says in each extract?

Answer

  1. basically introduces an important or fundamental point
  2. really introduces an interesting or unexpected fact
  3. I mean introduces more details or clarification
  4. apparently introduces something that she learnt from someone else (she doesn't remember it herself, but she's been told)
  5. in a way shows that she is uncertain
  6. of course introduces a clear fact
  7. As to introduces a point she wants to address
  8. anyway shows that she's introducing a new angle on the topic
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