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Useful vocabulary / phrases to open the essay
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Comments
The writer in this sample essay introduces the topic in the introductory paragraph (Alternative medicine... ) and puts forward a clear view on the issue (I am unconvinced... and feel... ).
The essay has a well-balanced argument looking at both sides of the issue. The first body paragraph expresses some doubt about alternative therapies (... little scientific research... only useful for long term... ), but in the second body paragraph the writer takes a different view (On the other hand... ) and examines the benefits (... few side effects).
The writer’s concluding paragraph offers a strong opinion (I strongly believe... ) and sums up the fact that both types of treatment are valid today. There is also a good range of grammatical structures (If they were totally unhelpful, it would be... ), and connectors (despite the fact, in addition, finally).
Useful vocabulary / phrases to open the essay
Many / some people claim / believe that...
There is no denying that...
It is often said that...
These days... / Nowadays... / In this day and age...
It goes without saying that...
It is universally accepted that...
We live in an age when many of us are...
People are divided in their opinion regarding...
.... is one of the most important issues...
Whether.... or.... is a controversial issue...
Useful vocabulary/phrases to end the Introduction Part
Let us examine both views before reaching a concrete decision.
The following paragraphs discuss whether... or... and reach a reasonable conclusion.
The following essay takes a look at both sides of the argument.
My two cents go for...
However, I strongly believe that...
I oppose the view and my reasons will be explained in the following paragraphs.
I will support this view with arguments in the following paragraphs.
I personally believe that...
Thus, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages...
I wholeheartedly believe that this trend should be changed.
Vocabulary for the Opinion Part
In my opinion...
I strongly agree with the idea that...
I strongly disagree with the given topic...
I think...
My opinion is that...
Personally speaking...
In my view...
I believe...
Apparently...
According to me...
From my point of view... / From my perspective...
As far as I am concerned...
I realize that...
To my way of thinking...
It seems to me that... / To me... / To my mind...
My own view on the matter is...
It appears that...
I feel that... / I understand... / I suppose...
Examples
1. But in my opinion, giving access to a mobile phone and the internet to every unemployed person is a matter of great dispute. I believe, this idea can help the countries who have sufficient funds for the whole fiscal year and already adopted technologies like the internet for a very long period. However, this might turn out a complete loss for an undeveloped country.
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2. I strongly agree with the idea that the gender issue is only a determinant in the battle of the sexes, not the battles among nations and peoples. It is therefore impertinent, if not irrational, to conclude that world conflicts result from the rule of a particular gender and the finer sex would do a better job at prevailing peace if selectively put at the helm of human nations.
Vocabulary for the 2nd Paragraph Part
It is true that...
First... / First of all... / Firstly... / Initially...
To begin with... / To start with...
Let us take a look at...
It is worth considering...
In the first place...
Though it is true that...
Some people believe that...
Many people think that...
According to many...
Many support the view that...
On the one hand...
Examples
1. It is true that an unemployed educated person with a mobile phone and the internet connection can get more access to the local and foreign job sectors and can use these technologies to get a job or become self-employed.
2. First of all, the maximum number of cars are owned by the rich people and fuel price would not restrain them from using the cars. The price of fuel, in fact, increased significantly over the past 12 years and that has done nothing to reduce car usage.
Vocabulary for the 3rd, 4th... Paragraph Part
Second(ly)... / Third(ly)... / Then...
Next... / After that...
And...
Again... / Also... / Besides... / Likewise... / In addition...
Consequently...
What’s more... / Furthermore... / Moreover...
Other people think that... / Other people believe that...
On the other hand...
Apart from that...
Finally...
Last but not least...
Examples
1. Besides, unemployed persons living in urban areas; can easily get the information related to the job-offering companies with these technologies... Furthermore, the use of these technologies give them advantages than others...
2. Apart from that, computers would become more powerful and they will have superior artificial intelligence. We will have robots to do hazardous works like mining and outer space research. Surprisingly, e-commerce would be in more convenient form and most of the people will purchase online rather than going to shops in person.
Vocabulary to show the comparison
In the same way...
Likewise... / Similarly... / Similar to...
Like the previous point...
Also...
At the same time...
Just as...
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