Opening & closing ideas

20 words

1. 1

   To be honest, + clausephrase

   Used to say you are telling the truth or giving a frank personal opinion; common in spoken answers.

   “To be honest, I'm not a big fan of reality TV.”

2. 2

   All things considered, + clausephrase

   Considering everything; used to give a balanced short conclusion after weighing different factors.

   “All things considered, the new policy appears to have worked.”

3. 3

   There is no doubt that + clausegrammar

   Used to state something is certain or obvious

   “There is no doubt that technology has changed how students learn.”

4. 4

   Regarding + Noun/Gerund, + clausegrammar

   Used to introduce the topic being discussed (about/regarding)

   “Regarding traffic congestion, the city plans to expand public transport.”

5. 5

   As a result, + clauseconnector

   Introduce the consequence of previously mentioned facts or reasons.

   “As a result, many local businesses have suffered.”

6. 6

   As far as + NP + is concerned, + clausegrammar

   Used to limit the topic you are talking about (about/regarding)

   “As far as education policy is concerned, funding should be the priority.”

7. 7

   This suggests that + clausegrammar

   Used to draw a reasonable conclusion from previous information

   “The survey found lower costs in rural areas. This suggests that relocating businesses could save money.”

8. 8

   It is worth noting that + clausegrammar

   Used to emphasize a point that deserves attention

   “It is worth noting that many of the studies were small-scale.”

9. 9

   Not only + clause, but also + clausegrammar

   Used to link two points and emphasize that the second adds to the first; elements joined must be parallel.

   “Not only did the city improve public transport, but it also reduced traffic congestion.”

10. 10

    There are several benefits to + V-inggrammar

    Used to state that doing something has multiple advantages; followed by a gerund.

    “There are several benefits to exercising regularly.”

11. 11

    To put it simply, + clausegrammar

    Used to give a brief, clear summary of a more complex idea

    “To put it simply, more public transport means less congestion.”

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    Given + Noun/Gerund, + clauseopening/closing frame

    Introduce a context or condition that explains the following statement.

    “Given the rapid urbanisation, it is unsurprising that housing demand has risen.”

13. 13

    I believe that + clausegrammar

    A phrase to state a considered opinion or belief; suitable for essays.

    “I believe that governments should invest more in renewable energy.”

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    While + clause, + clausegrammar

    Used to present a contrast between two clauses; 'while' can mean 'during' or 'whereas' depending on context.

    “While technology makes life easier, it can also reduce face-to-face social interaction.”

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    It is clear that + clausegrammar

    Used to state that something is obvious or evident; introduces a clause expressing that fact.

    “It is clear that climate change affects food production.”

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    This can be attributed to + Noun/Gerundexplanatory frame

    Use to explain that something is caused by a particular factor or situation.

    “This can be attributed to higher consumer confidence and increased spending.”

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    One possible solution is to + Vopening/closing frame

    Use this to suggest a practical action to solve a problem.

    “One possible solution is to invest more in public transport to reduce traffic jams.”

18. 18

    Personally, + clausegrammar

    An opener used to state a personal opinion; placed before a full clause.

    “Personally, I prefer studying in the morning.”

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    One notable consequence is + Noun/that clauseexplanatory/outcome frame

    Introduce an important effect or outcome related to a situation discussed.

    “One notable consequence is the migration of young people to larger cities.”

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    It may be argued that + clauseopening/closing frame

    Use to present a cautious or academic claim that some people might make.

    “It may be argued that stricter regulations have reduced pollution in recent years.”