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Difficulty: EasyCohesion, Transitions, and Discourse Markers

During a simulated interpersonal conversation, your partner states that participating in a study abroad program is highly beneficial because it improves language skills. You want to agree and provide another distinct reason: that it also helps students discover new cultures. Which of the following Spanish discourse markers is the most appropriate to use to smoothly introduce your additional point?

  1. AdemásAnswer
  2. B
    Sin embargo
  3. C
    Aunque
  4. D
    O sea

Answer

The correct discourse marker is 'Además'.
The correct answer provides the Spanish word for 'furthermore' or 'in addition'. When participating in a conversation, adding new information that supports a partner's claim requires an additive discourse marker to maintain proper cohesion.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the conversational context and goal.
The goal is to agree with the partner and add a new, supportive point (learning about cultures) to the original point (improving language skills).
Understanding the logical relationship between the statements dictates which category of discourse marker is needed.
2
Identify the logical function required.
An 'additive' transition or discourse marker is required to connect two compatible ideas.
Additive markers build upon previous statements to create conversational cohesion.
3
Evaluate the Spanish options against the required function.
'Además' means 'furthermore' (addition). 'Sin embargo' means 'however' (contrast). 'Aunque' means 'although' (concession). 'O sea' means 'in other words' (clarification).
Matching the definition of each discourse marker to the needed function identifies the correct word.
4
Select the correct Spanish marker.
'Además' is selected.
It is the only option that fulfills the function of adding supporting information.

Key Concept

Using appropriate conversational discourse markers for addition to maintain logical cohesion and flow.

Hints

1
Think about the logical relationship between improving language skills and discovering new cultures. Are you contrasting ideas or adding them together?
2
You are looking for a Spanish discourse marker that translates to 'in addition' or 'furthermore'.
3
The options 'sin embargo' and 'aunque' are used for contrast. 'O sea' is used for clarification. Which option is used for addition?
Estimated Time:45s
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Topics

Cohesion, Transitions, and Discourse Markers