the suggestion that discourse markers should be paid some attention when we teach writing. Key Words: discourse markers, cohesion, coherence, inappropriateness I. Introduction Discourse markers --- expressions like well, but, oh and yâknow--- are one set of linguistic items that function in discourses of various styles or registers.
4/7/2010 1:55:40 PM. - Osteoarthritis in the knee, resulting from wear and tear on its parts. Inflammatory knee problems can be caused by certain rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). These diseases cause swelling which can damage the knees permanently.
Key points. 1  A popliteal cyst, also known as a Bakerâs cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that causes a lump at the back of the knee. 2  Common causes of a popliteal cyst include damage to the kneeâs cartilage and rheumatoid arthritis.