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Share et al., 1984). To date, only a few studies have focused (10) on the reading trajectories of
children younger than preschool, and there is little consistency within the existing studies (e.g.
Scarborough, 1990, 1991). Adapted from:
Michigan Corpus of Upper-level Student Papers (2009). Ann Arbor, MI: The
Regents of the University of Michigan.
Put thick mark [ √ ] under appropriate classification.
Sentence Tenses used Functions
no. Simple present Present perfect 1 2 3
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When we shift the use of tenses to alter purposes, we have to also pay attention to the
structure of our sentences. A good writer must be fully aware of the use of transition
signal to indicate such changes. Below are some common Transitional words and
phrases.
Transitions that show a conclusion
indeed hence in conclusion
in the final analysis therefore thus
Transitions that continue a line of thought
consequently furthermore additionally
because besides the fact following this idea
in addition in the same way further
looking further considering _ , it is clear that moreover
Transitions that change a line of thought
but yet however
nevertheless on the contrary on the other hand
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