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Choose the correct use of each DM in context

by Rocio Martinez
1

the floor information unexpected holding response shared

A : " I can ? t function without my morning coffee . "
B : " Y ? know , everyone loves a good cup of coffee in the morning . "

In this context , the DM " Y'know " signals :

2

repetition clarification contrast

A : " Should we leave at 8 AM ? "
B : " I think we should leave early to avoid traffic . I mean , it ? s usually really bad around this time . "

In this context , the DM " I mean " signals :

3

repetition suspension delay

A : " We need to finish this report by Friday . "
B : " By the way , did you see the email from the client ? "

In this context , the DM " By the way " signals : of the main topic

4

main important round forward aside back

A : " The weather has been crazy this week . "
B : " Yeah , it's been unpredictable . Anyway , about that project we ? re working on , do you have the latest update ? "

In this context , the DM " Anyway " signals : an comment and going to the main topic

5

clarification contrast similarity

A : " We used to think the old system was efficient . "
B : " Now , with the new software , our productivity has doubled . "

In this context , the DM " Now " signals :

6

yielding taking holding

A : " We ? ve been discussing the new plans for a while now . "
B : " So , what do you think about the new marketing strategy ? "

In this context , the DM " so " signals : anticipation of a question and the floor

7

contradiction distraction attention

A : " I'm not sure how to proceed with this issue . "
B : " Look , we need to address this issue before it becomes a bigger problem . "

In this context , the DM " look " functions as : an getter

8

inviation request warning

" Look , if you don ? t finish your work on time , there will be serious consequences . "
" Listen , you need to stay away from that area . It's not safe . "

In this context , the DM " Look " signals : a

9

expected unexpected

A : " Can you help me with the project this afternoon ? "
B : " Well , I thought I could help you with the project , but I ? ve just been assigned a new task . "

In this context , the DM " Well " signals : an response