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LANGUAGE BANDS INTELLIGENCE
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LANGUAGE BANDS INTELLIGENCE
English · C2
Advanced Discourse
At C2, discourse is organized across whole paragraphs and texts, using signposting language (this section outlines, as previously noted, in what follows) to guide the reader through complex, multi-part arguments.
Examples
As previously noted, the initial findings were inconclusive.
This section outlines the key implications of the study.
In what follows, I will examine each factor in turn.
Having established the theoretical background, I now turn to the data.
Taken together, these findings point to a broader pattern.
Common Mistakes
Like I said before, the thing wasn't clear.
As previously noted, the finding was inconclusive. — Use formal signposting language, not casual references, in extended discourse.
So next I'm gonna talk about the data.
I now turn to the data. — Use formal transitional phrasing to guide the reader through a longer argument.
Practice
Rewrite formally: Like I said, this matters a lot.Show answer
As previously noted, this is of considerable importance.
Rewrite formally: Now I'll talk about the results.Show answer
I now turn to the results.
Mini Quiz
Question 1 of 3Score: 0/0
Which phrase is effective signposting in an extended argument?