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What is the difference between Non-lexical fillers and discourse markers? ... (Asked by Maashe)
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Discourse markers can also override conclusions. These are words that indicate how one sentence relates to another, e.g., however, although, now, ok, anyway, because, then. John cries. Then Max kicks him. John cries, because Max kicks him. John cries. However, Max kicks him. John cries. Anyway, Max kicks him. Non-lexical fillers: A non- lexical filler is when that person injects extra words into a sentence. For example: (I'll do the correct way to say the sentence 1st and then I'll do the non- lexical filler way) The time is 7:00. I know this because there is a big clock and ...(Answered by M. O)

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why we use the term bull and bear in stock marker and what's it's mean? Actually I want to know more about the stock market in depth. sp that is why I just wanna know that what is bullish and bearish market and why we use only this term why not another word or term? ... (Asked by narinder c)
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The precise origin of the phrases "bull market" and "bear market" is obscure. The most common etymology points to London bearskin "jobbers" (brokers) who would sell bearskins before the bears had actually been caught in contradiction of the proverb "don't sell the bearskin before you've killed the bear" an admonition against over-optimism. By the time of the South Sea Bubble of 1721, the bear was also associated with short selling; jobbers would sell bearskins they did not own in anticipation of falling prices, which would enable them to buy them later for an additional profit. Another plausible origin is from ...(Answered by Gregnir)

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More EXPERT GRAMMAR help needed? Does the following rule regarding the use of commas with the word "because" apply to other dependent marker words like "as"? Rule: Dr. Kern, Writing Workshop "Because clauses" are essential or nonessential, depending on closeness of relation. ESSENTIAL: "She left because she had another appointment. (Here the reason expressed by the “because”-clause is essential to complete the meaning, and so it is not separated from the independent clause with a comma.)" NONESSENTIAL: "I need to have two copies of the final report by 5:30 tomorrow, because I am leaving for Chicago on a 7:30 flight. (Here the meaning of the main clause is complete; the reason expressed in the ... (Asked by juniperolocke1)
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I don't know if this helps. These are the rules I follow. When an adverbial clause is essential and follows the main clause, do NOT separate the adverbial clause from the main clause with a comma. The clause is necessary to the meaning of the sentence. Adverbs that frequently introduce these clauses are: as, because, if, since, so, unless. NOTE: Read the sentences with adverbial clauses very carefully. Sometimes the same word that introduces an essential clause in one sentence will introduce a nonessential clause in another (you can still trust the adverbs listed above ...(Answered by momathomewith2boys)

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Princess help!? Route Marker: Unscramble the name of this Brazilian Royal of the 19th century: Princess sfiwessceotiiotleeahtr Umm, I really don't know what the answer is. To make it easier, remember, it has to have a "W" in it. Please, I beg you, please help me. It's very important. Try your hardest, I'm trying too. Thanks. ... (Asked by llppoo333)
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Francisca Carolina of Bragança...(Answered by Lulu Belle)

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French word? What is the french word for marker(starts with an F) and it is a slang word. What is the slang meaning.? This is for a school assignment. The teacher wanted the kids to look it up, but I couldn't find anything online about it. She said it was nasty????? ... (Asked by Deb)
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I think what you are looking for is 'feutre' though it does not have a slang connotation that I know of. Unless it is slang in another french speaking coutry other than french....(Answered by V l)

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Who decided a marker should be called "Magic", and why? ... (Asked by Ann)
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Modern Pens The first marker was probably the felt tip marker, created in the 1940's. It was mainly used for labelling and artistic applications. In 1952, Sidney Rosenthal began marketing his "Magic Marker" which consisted of a glass bottle that held ink and a wool felt wick. By 1958, marker use was becoming common, and people used it for lettering, labelling, marking packages, and creating posters. According to the now defunct Magic Marker website: " In 1952, inventor Sidney Rosenthal developed and began marketing the first felt tip marking device. A chubby, squat glass bottle to hold ink with a wool ...(Answered by TheLastPrincess)

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what are conversational markers? and what purpose do they have? ... (Asked by twiggy)
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Um, words like, er, "like," uh, that fill the dead space. Some people who are underconfident about their speaking skills overuse them. The better tactic is to just wait silently until the next thought comes to you. In this way you slow down - many people speak too quickly anyway - and you come across as more credible....(Answered by Wide Awake)

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Why do we need to place a comma after the word "although" when other dependent marker works do not require one I meant dependent marker words ... (Asked by juniperolocke1)
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It depends on the context in which "although" is being used. It doesn't always need a comma. For example: She went out although it was raining. Although I was late, the others were all on time....(Answered by eXecuTech)

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define english discourse markers and their usage? ... (Asked by ansampathkumar)
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Discourse markers are linguistic expressions used to signal the relation of an utterance to its immediate context, with the primary function of bringing to the listener's attention a particular kind of linkage of the upcoming utterance with the immediate discourse context (Redeker, 1990). Some examples of discourse markers in English are: "well", "now", '"actually", and "OK". A conversation is "much less lively and less 'personal' without [discourse markers] signalling receipt of information, agreement and involvement." (Stenstrom, 1994:17). Discourse markers are used in the prompts of automated telephone service dialogues in order to create and maintain this sense of a more lively and personal ...(Answered by spider 1)

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hard to explain but what is the term used when one describes their own personal philosophy? by using a cliche..or something similiar... almost like one's handle (no not the CB term for a name)...an identifier so to speak, or philosophical calling card...it is your way to view things.... e.g. if you said " you know me , I am a glass is half empty, kind of girl"..'' " or as I always say, first do no harm" you are using a cliche or with the latter hippocratic oath but really using it as a marker/way to describe yourself...a broader usage... I heard a speaker use a term for it before that summed it up/described it beautifully...any ideas ... (Asked by abc)
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a personal motto or credo...(Answered by Sandie)

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Why do we need to place a comma after the word "although" when other dependent marker works do not require one I meant dependent marker words ... (Asked by juniperolocke1)
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It depends on the context in which "although" is being used. It doesn't always need a comma. For example: She went out although it was raining. Although I was late, the others were all on time....(Answered by eXecuTech)

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