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EXPRESSIONS AND LINKERS

Expressions& linkers you can use to write an opinion essay

EXPRESSIONSAND LINKERSExpressions& linkers you can use to write an opinionessay
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TO EXPRESS OPINION


  • · In my opinion,
  • · Personally, I think/ I believe (that
  • · I strongly believe that….
  • · It is clear (to me) that
  • · I (completely) agree/disagree with …
  • · It seems to me that…
  • · As I see it, …
  • · In my view,...
  • · From my point of view, …
  • · As far I am concerned, ...
  • · I am sure/ convinced that …
  • · I (dis)agree with the statement, because …
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TO GIVE REASONS

  • · My main reason is…./Another reason…
  • · One reason for… is ….
  • · Many people say/ believe that…
  • · Because…
  • · Since…
  • · Because of/ due to...

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TO EXPRESS FACTS


  • · It is widely known that…
  • · It is a well-known fact that …
  • · Research has shown that…
  • · There are definitely…
  • · It is a fact that…
  • · It is clear/ true that…
  • · For example/ for instance,...
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TO ADD IDEAS


  • · What is more,…
  • · Moreover/ furthermore/ in addition (to)
  • · Firstly,…
  • · First of all,…
  • · Secondly,..
  • · Thirdly,…
  • · Lastly,…
  • · Finally,…

TO EXPRESS CONTRAST

  • · Although
  • · Despite ...
  • · In spite of ...
  • · Whereas ...
  • · However....
  • · In contrast... /but...
  • · On the one hand... /on the other hand...

TO EXPRESS PURPOSE

  • · So (that)
  • · In order to...
  • · To...
  • · So as to...

TO CONCLUDE

  • · To sum up,…
  • · To conclude...
  • · In conclusion...
  • · It is clear that...