Signaling

Question 1

As for; Regarding; In reference to

Answer 1

Focus attention

Question 2

Furthermore; Moreover; In addition; As well as; Also; Likewise;
Too

Answer 2

Add to previous point

Question 3

On one hand / On the other hand; While; Rather; Instead; In contrast; Alternatively

Answer 3

Provide contrast

Question 4

Granted; It is true that; Certainly; Admittedly; Despite; Although

Answer 4

Provide conceding contrast (author unwillingly agrees)

Question 5

But; However; Even so; All the same; Still; That said; Nevertheless; Nonetheless; Yet; Otherwise; Despite [concession], [assertion]

Answer 5

Provide emphatic contrast (author asserts own position)

Question 6

In any event; In any case

Answer 6

Dismiss previous point

Question 7

Likewise; In the same way

Answer 7

Point out similarity

Question 8

First, Second, etc.; To begin with; Next; Finally; Again

Answer 8

Structure the discussion

Question 9

For example; In particular; For instance

Answer 9

Give example

Question 10

In general; To a great extent; Broadly speaking

Answer 10

Generalize

Question 11

In conclusion; In brief; Overall; Except for; Besides

Answer 11

Sum up, perhaps with exception

Question 12

Therefore; Thus; As a result; So; Accordingly; Hence

Answer 12

Indicate logical result

Question 13

Because; Since; As; Resulting from

Answer 13

Indicate logical cause

Question 14

In other words; That is; Namely; So to speak

Answer 14

Restate for clarity

Question 15

Apparently; At least; Can, Could, May, Might, Should; Possibly; Likely

Answer 15

Hedge or soften position

Question 16

After all; Must, Have to; Always, Never, etc.

Answer 16

Strengthen position