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Unit 11: Writing skills - Signal words

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Conclusion Words

These words indicate the end of a discussion.

as a result consequently   finally     therefore from this 
in  conclusion   in summary hence    

Fuzz Words

The idea is not definite, or the author wishes to qualify a statement.            

almost  if     purported maybe   could  
suggested except   should alleged nearly   
might     reputed probably  may assumed
possibly  implies indicated some    seems   
supposed        

Emphasis Signals

These are graphic formatting words that highlight specific words, ideas or sections.

Underline never use this on a web page or blog, as it indicates a live link Numbered points (1, 2, 3) Italics     
Short sentence:
  • Bullet point   
Bold type
Indentation of paragraph  “Quotation marks” Graphic illustrations     
1.2 Subheading    

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