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E. Connective Words
✓ Connectives are words to link ideas, so that there is a unity in a paragraph.
✓ Connectives are found in a discussion text.

Connectives Functions
and, also, as well as, besides, finally, More information follows
furthermore, moreover, in addition to
for example, such as, the following, like, for Examples will follow
instance
even if, however, in spite of, instead of, An opposite idea will follow
nevertheless, on the other hand, despite, still, yet
but, except An exception will follow
as a result of, because, due to, in order to, since Information about the cause of
something follows
as a consequence. As a result, consequently, so, Information about the effects of
so that, therefore something follows

Example:

o Even if some people support the rule of the internet in education, many people
believe that the internet degrades the quality of research.
o However interesting video games are, children should remember their homework.
o No matter how difficult the final examination is, you should finish it on time.
o I won’t buy an LED whatever it costs.

Note :

▪ Although, even though, though should be follow by a clause
▪ In spite of and despite should be followed by a noun

F. Comment Adverb
Comment and verb in discussion texts are used to express our opinion on something. Some
comment adverbs that can be found in discussion texts are personally, obviously, clearly,
and undoubtedly.

G. Expressing Stance

Argument(s) for: Argument(s) against
• I strongly believe that ... • I disagree with ...
• I absolutely agree with.... • That might be true, but I ...
• I’m standing in a position to • I’m in opposition to ...
support...
• I agree with you • I’m afraid I disagree
• I’m positive about that • I’m not sure about that
• I like it that way • I don’t see it that way

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