Linking sentences/phrases for Task 2/Essay

Introducing the topic

Some people argue that
The question raises the issue of
It cannot be ignored/denied that
With the advancement of the technology today
A much debated issue these days is whether
The environmental crisis has risen to an alarming level and
Proponents and opponents of both the view have their own arguments

Indicating the scope of the essay

In this essay, I will state
This essay will examine
…. will be covered in this essay
There are many reasons responsible for my opinion and this essay will explain some of them.
This essay will explain some of the reasons responsible for my opinion

Stating an opinion (thesis statement)

I strongly/firmly believe that
It is my belief that
I assert that
It is indeed true that
I agree with the notion
There are various factors which support the thought that
My inclination falls in line with the view

Giving reasons

One reason for this is that
This can be explained by
This can be attributed to the fact that
It is a well know fact that
The first reason that strikes my mind is
The basis behind the argument is that
To begin/initiate with
The first aspect to point out in this context is that

Giving further reasons

Not only, but also
A further reason is
In addition to this
Furhtermore/Moreover
Another reason that strengthens my view/opinion is that
Another significant reason is

Citing general opinions

It has been claimed that
It is widely believed that
There is a widespread belief that
It is generally observed

Refuting opinion

However, this is not necessarily the case
On the other hand
There is another side of the issue
There is another school of thought
The other side of the argument, however is that
At the same time, many people are convinced by the opposite arguemnt that

Citing examples:
Such as
Take for example
for instance
To illustrate
To exemplify
A good example of this is

Concluding and summarizing

To conclude, In conclusion, in gist, to recapitulate, conclusively
After pondering over a great deal of discussion and deliberation, it can be concluded that
The arguments presented above conclude that
I pen off by saying that

Adding

and
as well as
moreover
furthermore
in addition
too
on top of that
another point is

Sequencing

first, firstly, first or all
second, secondly
third
next
meanwhile
now
subsequently

Illustrating

For example
such as
for instance
in the case of
as shown by
illustrated by
take
one example is

Comparing

similarly
likewise
as with
like
equally
in the same way

Qualifying

but
however
although
unless
except
aprt from
as long as
if

Contrasting

Whereas
alternatively
unlike
on the other hand
conversely
having said that
nevertheless
however

cause and effect

because
because of
as a result of
consequently
therefore
thus
owing to
due to

Summary

in short
on the whole
in other words
overall
generally
in general
in brief

Emphasizing

above all
in particular
especially
significantly
indeed
notably