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Clarifying
Use phrases such as what I mean is, in other words, and let me explain to make your meaning clear.
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Let me explain the problem.
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In other words, we should wait.
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What I mean is that we need more time.
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92.
Giving examples
Use for example, for instance, and such as to make an idea clearer.
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Use simple topics such as family and work.
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For instance, try speaking for ten minutes.
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For example, you can practice with a friend.
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93.
Giving reasons
Use the reason is, because, and that's why to explain why something happened.
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I was tired, so that's why I left early.
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I stayed home because I was tired.
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The reason is that I was busy.
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94.
Sequencing ideas
Use first, then, after that, and finally to make spoken explanations easy to follow.
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Finally, send the report.
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Then, check the data.
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First, open the file.
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95.
Adding ideas
Use also, too, as well, and besides to add information.
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We need time as well.
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She speaks Kannada too.
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I also want to learn SQL.
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96.
Contrasting ideas
Use however, but, although, and on the other hand to show contrast.
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On the other hand, it may be cheaper.
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However, we found another option.
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I wanted to go, but I was busy.
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97.
Concluding
Use so, therefore, overall, or in the end to finish an explanation.
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In the end, we decided to stay.
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Overall, the plan is simple.
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So, that is the main point.
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98.
Punctuation in short written messages
Use a full stop for a complete statement, a question mark for a question, and a comma to separate introductory or linked parts.
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After work, I will call you.
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Are you free tonight?
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I will call you later.
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99.
Countable vs uncountable nouns
Use countable nouns with a/an and numbers; do not normally use a/an with uncountable nouns.
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I need some information.
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I bought two books.
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I bought a book.
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100.
Some and any
Use some mainly in affirmative statements and offers; use any mainly in questions and negatives.
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I don't have any money.
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Do you have any questions?
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I have some questions.
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