Multiple choice

Identify the cluster in which all the discourse markers convey support to a main idea.

  1. For instance, in particular, in the same way, in any case

  2. That is to say, in other words, actually and no doubt

  3. For instance, such as, for example and even so

  4. However, in contrast, on the other hand, conversely

  5. Anyway, anyhow, at any rate and for instance
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Explanation

Correct. ‘In any case’ is used to introduce an extra, more conclusive fact or argument. ‘For instance’ and ‘in particular’ are used to introduce examples to illustrate what has been said. ‘In the same way’ is also used to support what has been said by showing similarity.

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