sentence frame (thesis statement) · academic

This essay will argue that + clause

Band 6-7task2

A thesis statement introducing the main argument of an essay.

Examples

“This essay will argue that urbanisation brings more benefits than drawbacks.”

“This essay will argue that government intervention is necessary to reduce pollution.”

“This essay will argue that technology improves education when used appropriately.”

Band 8 sentence

“This essay will argue that, despite short-term disruptions, investment in public transport yields substantial long-term economic and social benefits.”

Collocations

  • This essay will argue that + clause
  • argue convincingly

Word family

argue verbargument noun

Common mistakes

This essay will argue about the impact of tourism.→This essay will argue that tourism has a negative impact.

This essay will argue the tourism is beneficial.→This essay will argue that tourism is beneficial.

Say it for a higher band

5I think that→6I believe that→7+This essay will argue that + clause

Synonyms

This essay argues that

I will argue that

Easily confused

This essay argues that

“This essay argues that online learning requires better assessment methods.”

Related words

It is imperative that + clauseOn the other hand, + clauseIn my opinion, + clauseThere is a strong case to be made for + V-ingThese findings have important implications for + NPTo sum up, + clauseIt took + somebody + [time] + to + VOne advantage of + Noun/Gerund + is + ...

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