Emphasis & conclusion

20 words

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   In the final analysislinker (conclusion/evaluation)/ɪn ðə ˈfaɪnəl əˈnæləsɪs/

   Used to state a final judgment after analysing the evidence and arguments in detail.

   “In the final analysis, cost-effectiveness should determine which project is chosen.”

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   On the other handlinking phrase/ɒn ðə ˈʌðə ˌhænd/

   used to introduce a contrasting or opposite point

   “Public transport is cheap. On the other hand, it can be crowded during rush hour.”

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   To sum uplinking phrase/tuː sʌm ʌp/

   Used to give a short summary of the main points.

   “To sum up, we need more data before making a decision.”

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   With this in mindconnector (phrase)/wɪð ðɪs ɪn ˈmaɪnd/

   used to indicate that what follows takes into account the point just mentioned

   “With this in mind, the school changed its timetable to reduce stress.”

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   Taken togetherphrase/ˈteɪkən təˈɡɛðə/

   used to combine several points or pieces of evidence and draw an overall conclusion.

   “Taken together, the studies point to a strong correlation between diet and mood.”

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   Accordinglyadverb / linking adverb/əˈkɔːdɪŋli/

   for that reason; therefore; used to indicate a consequence that follows logically

   “The company lost its biggest client and, accordingly, profits fell.”

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   To illustratelinking phrase/tuː ɪˈlʌstreɪt/

   used to introduce an illustration or example that clarifies a point

   “Education policies can have mixed results. To illustrate, test scores improved in regions with extra funding.”

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   For instancelinking phrase/fə ˈɪnstəns/

   used to introduce a specific example

   “Many cities struggle with waste management; for instance, recycling systems are often underfunded.”

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   Howeverlinking adverb / contrastive connector/haʊˈevə/

   used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously

   “The plan sounds good. However, it may be too costly.”

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    In shortlinking phrase/ɪn ʃɔːt/

    Used to give a very brief summary of what has been said.

    “In short, we must act now.”

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    This suggests thatphrase/ðɪs səˈdʒests ðæt/

    used to indicate that data or an argument points to a particular conclusion.

    “The survey results are low; this suggests that interest is fading.”

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    What matters isevaluative phrase/wɒt ˈmætəz ɪz/

    Used to emphasise the most important point: 'the important thing is...'.

    “What matters is how we respond to challenges, not who caused them.”

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    What's moreconnector (phrase)/wɒts mɔː/

    used to add another point that supports or strengthens what was just said

    “The hotel was cheap. What's more, it was only five minutes from the station.”

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    In light of thisphrase/ɪn ˈlaɪt ɒv ðɪs/

    because of the information just mentioned; used to introduce a conclusion or recommended action.

    “In light of this, we recommend further investment in public transport.”

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    By and largeconnector (phrase)/baɪ ənd ˈlɑːdʒ/

    on the whole; generally speaking

    “By and large, the new policy has been successful.”

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    In contrastlinking phrase/ɪn ˈkɒntrɑːst/

    used to show a clear difference compared with something mentioned earlier

    “The north receives heavy rainfall. In contrast, the south is relatively dry.”

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    That saidlinking phrase/ðæt seɪd/

    used to introduce a comment that contrasts with or limits what has just been said

    “Traffic is expensive in big cities. That said, public transport is improving.”

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    It can be argued thatphrase/ɪt kən bi əˈɡjuːd ðæt/

    used to introduce an argument or opinion that can reasonably be defended.

    “It can be argued that stricter regulation would protect consumers.”

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    All in alllinking phrase/ɔːl ɪn ɔːl/

    Used to give a general impression or summary, often in spoken English.

    “All in all, it was a great holiday.”

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    As a resultlinking phrase/æz ə rɪˈzʌlt/

    Because of this; therefore; used to introduce the outcome of a situation.

    “He missed the deadline; as a result, his proposal was rejected.”