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Correcting and changing CHANGING SUBJECT

the subject “By the way” shows
a change of subject.

Set words and phrases can be used to correct someone, See also:
disagree, change the subject, or concede a point. They often More linking words 112 Deciding and
come at the beginning of the sentence. hedging 119 Making conversation 120
“As I was saying” returns to a
previous subject after a change
of subject or an interruption.
CORRECTING AND DISAGREEING
Certain words can be used to TIP
show you disagree with someone These phrases can
or to correct a misunderstanding. appear impolite if spoken
with heavy emphasis.
“Anyway” returns to a subject
after an interruption or a change
in subject. It can also end a
subject or a conversation.

CONCEDING A POINT FURTHER EXAMPLES

Certain words can be used to agree to, or concede,
a point, particularly after first doubting it to be true.

FURTHER EXAMPLES

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