Full list of discourse markers to use in the writing and speaking part of the ielts

Moreover
, 
I think they’re a negative influence on anyone who sees them, not just children. 
10. Giving Examples
For example; For instance; As an example; To begin with; To start with; For a 
start
;
11. Being More Specific
Specifically; To be more specific; In particular; As a matter of fact
; 
In 
fact
; 
Actually
12. Clarifying
I mean; What I mean is; To put that another way; What I'm trying to say is; My 
point is ; In other words; That is 
(a little formal)
; That is to say 
(a little formal)

13. Summarizing 
Overall; On the whole; Basically; Fundamentally; 

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14. Speaking in General
Generally, In general; Typically
15. Exception
Otherwise
16. Stating the Purpose
(In order) to 
(+ verb)
; (In order) to achieve this
17. Emphasizing
Above all;
Indeed
(a little formal) 
Q: Do your friends also like that kind of film? 
A: Indeed they do! 
18. Giving Reasons
In the first place; For one thing; The main reason why …; One of the reasons why 
…; One reason why …
19. Talking about the Result
As a result; As a consequence; Consequently; So; Because of this; In this/that way
 
20. Giving a conclusion based on a logical argument
So
; 
Therefore
 
(a little formal)
; 
[
‘Thus’ 
and