9.6.3.5 Markers of identificational and explanatory clauses

Use this domain for words that begin a clause that identifies a specific case or example of what has just been said, or that explains what has just been said. Specific case: I have just mentioned a general class of things or a general idea and want to give a specific example of what I am talking about. Explanation: I have just said something and I think people might misunderstand, so I want to explain what I mean. Digression: I am talking about a particular topic, but want to say something that does not fit into my topic, so I say something that is about a different topic.

Louw Nida Codes: 
91E Markers of Identificational and Explanatory Clauses
  • What words are used to identify a specific case?
    that, namely, namely that, that is, i.e.
  • What words are used to introduce an example?
    for example, e.g., as follows, as below, such as, let me give you an example, to illustrate
  • What words are used to introduce an explanation?
    what I mean is, that is to say, let me add, allow me to explain, it's like
  • What words are used to introduce a conclusion?
    which shows that, so we find, so we see
  • What words mark a digression?
    let me just insert, as an aside, this is off the subject, oh by the way