| Element | FORM/USE: ORGANISING, OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS, FORMAL |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | DISCOURSE MARKERS |
| SubCat | discourse markers in writing |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use a range of phrases as discourse markers to open and close texts and point to conclusions, often in formal contexts. |
| Corrected Learner Example | To begin with, I want to ensure that you are going to have a great time with us. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 2009; Greek; Pass) For a start, we have lived with books for thousands of years while television is only half a century old. (Portugal; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Portuguese; Pass) In conclusion, if people in zoos look after the animals, it isn't cruel to keep an animal in zoo. (Spain; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Catalan; Pass) To sum up, I think that whether you use a car or a bicycle depends on several aspects: where you live, when you work, the weather, and also the kind of job you do. (Italy; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Italian; Pass) In summary I would like to say that the majority of students is willing to help with cleaning, collecting the rubbish or even giving up their cars. (B2 VANTAGE; 2009; Polish; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
