Discourse Markers

Question	Answer
Anyway	Marks a shift away from a topic. Ex. It's sold out, anyway, I didn't want to go.
Actually	Indicates that what you are saying is a surprise to you or is the opposite of what might be imagined or introduces the opposite response to what someone wants or expects. Ex. 1. I thought I didn't like dance shows but actually, I quite enjoyed it. Ex. 2. Actually, I'd prefer if you didn't smoke in here.
As I was saying/As I said	Continuing a theme after a change of subject. Ex. 1. As I was saying before I was interrupted, I'd like to go to the cinema. Ex. 2. As I said last week, I don't enjoy opera.
Absolutely	Used as a stronger way of saying yes. Ex. 1. A) Would you like a holiday in Thailand? B) Absolutely, when do we go?
Exactly	Used to emphasize what you mean. Ex. 1. What exactly are you talking about? Ex. 2. Exactly that's what I meant.
Well	Used to indicate an emotion including: annoyance, anger, surprise, disappointment and relief. Ex. 1. Well, that's not what I wanted to hear. Ex. 2. Well, I didn't expect that!
Fine	Used informally to indicate that something is not good. Ex. 1. That's another fine mess you've got me into. Ex. 2. A) How are you since your wife left you? B) Fine, what do you think.

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	Created by Jesús A. VÁZQUEZ AYALA almost 3 years ago