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Linking words and phrases in For & Against essay

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Which one of these is used to introduce an example?

all things considered

such as

in the first place

in conclusion

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Which one of these is used to add more points to the same topic?

on the other hand

in spite of

nevertheless

what is more

10

Which one of these is used to conclude?

in the first place

furthermore

not to mention the fact that

all things considered

20

Which one of these is used to introduce points?

especially

despite

it can be argued that

one major advantage of ... is...

20

Choose the odd one out.

concerning

finally

in the first place

secondly

20

Choose the odd one out.

to sum up

apart from this

taking everything into account

on the whole

20

Choose the odd one out.

especially,

besides,

for instance,

for example,

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It is often _____ that

claimed/ suggested/ argued/ maintained/ believed...

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It is ____ believed that

often/ widely/ generally...

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______ people maintain that...

Some/ Many/ Most...

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Some ______ hold the view that...

people/ experts/ sceptics/ scientists/ critics...

20

What's the alternative phrase of "support the view that"?

be in favour of/ of the opinion that/ are convinced that/ advocate + V-ing/ noun

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What's the antonymous phrase of "support the view that"?

oppose the view that/ be opposed to/ be against sth

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Give 3 connectors used to add more points to the same topic.

what is more, furthermore, also, in addition to this/that, besides, apart from this/that, not to mention the fact that

15

Give 3 connectors used to introduce points.

one major advantage/disadvantage of, a further advantage, one point of view in favour of/against, regarding, concerning

15

Give 3 connectors used to list points.

in the first place, first of all, to start with, firstly, secondly, thirdly, finally, last but not least

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