1. Using discourse markers to extend answers
2. Expressing and justifying opinions
3. Agreeing and disagreeing
4. Buying time to answer questions
5. Asking for clarification
6. Correcting and clarifying yourself
a. That's a good question./ Let me see .. . b. In addition/ For example/ However, ... . c. To put it another way/ What I mean by that is/ In other words ... d. If you ask me/ Obviously/ It is absolutely vital that ... e. Definitely not!/ Absolutely!/ It's hard to say. f. What do you mean by ...?/ Are you asking me if ...? |
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