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Grammar > Connected with, related > Discourse markers > Markers of identificational and explanatory clauses

Preferred term

9.6.3.5Markers of identificational and explanatory clauses  

Definition

  • Use this domain for words that begin a clause that identifies a specific case or example of what has just been said, or that explains what has just been said. Specific case: I have just mentioned a general class of things or a general idea and want to give a specific example of what I am talking about. Explanation: I have just said something and I think people might misunderstand, so I want to explain what I mean. Digression: I am talking about a particular topic, but want to say something that does not fit into my topic, so I say something that is about a different topic.

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Scope note

  • What words are used to identify a specific case? that, namely, namely that, that is, i.e. What words are used to introduce an example? for example, e.g., as follows, as below, such as, let me give you an example, to illustrate. What words are used to introduce an explanation? what I mean is, that is to say, let me add, allow me to explain, it's like. What words are used to introduce a conclusion? which shows that, so we find, so we see. What words mark a digression? let me just insert, as an aside, this is off the subject, oh by the way.

Notation

  • 9.6.3.5

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https://w3id.org/MoRe-SFB1475/CT/concepts/612729609

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