Listing Giving Examples Generalising

Listing Giving examples Generalising
firstly, secondly, thirdly for example in general

first, furthermore,
for instance generally
finally
to begin, to conclude as follows: on the whole
next that is as a rule
Reinforcement in this case for the most part
also namely in most cases
furthermore in other words usually
moreover Result/consequence Highlighting
what is more so in particular
in addition therefore particularly
besides as a result/consequence especially
above all accordingly mainly
as well (as) consequently Reformulation
in the same way because of this/that in other words
not only ... but also thus rather
Similarity hence to put it more simply
Expressing an
equally for this/that reason
alternative
likewise so that alternatively
similarly in that case rather
under these
correspondingly on the other hand
circumstances
in the same way Deduction the alternative is
Transition to new another possibility would
then
point be
now, in other words Contrast
as far as x is concerned in that case instead
with regard/reference to otherwise conversely
as for ... this implies that ... on the contrary
it follows that if so/not in contrast
turning to Stating the obvious in comparison
Concession (smth
Summary obviously
unexpected)
in conclusion clearly even though
to conclude naturally however
in brief of course however much
to summarise as can be expected nevertheless
overall surely still
therefore after all yet
IELTS essay vocabulary
Expressing personal opinions:
 In my opinion, …
 Personally, I think that …
 It seems to me that ...
 I must admit that …
 I believe/suppose that ...
 I cannot deny that …
 As I see it, …
 As far as I'm concerned, …
 I would argue that ...
 I'd like to point out that …
 In my experience, ...
Very strong opinions:
 I am sure that …
 I am convinced that ...
 I am certain that ...
Example: I would argue that computers are rather beneficial for kids.
Proving your arguments

 to attest, ...
 to prove, ...
 this (fact) is attested/proven by ...
 this (fact) is evidenced by ...
 this (fact) is testified by ...
 this (fact) is endorsed/supported by...
 this (evidence) establishes that ...
Example: Consuming moderate amounts of sweets can be good for

health. This is evidenced by a number of cases when people improved
their health conditions by eating chocolate.
Expressing general point of view:

 It is (generally) claimed that …
 It is (generally) said that …
 It is (generally) thought that ...
 It is (generally) considered that ...
 A common opinion is that ...
 A popular belief is that ...
Example: It is considered that rigorous diets are very unhealthy.
Outlining facts
 The fact is that …
 It is obvious that …
 It is clear that …
 There is no doubt that …
 This proves that …
Example: It is obvious that deforestation has no positive effects.
Generalizing
 Generally speaking, ...
 On the whole, ...
 Typically, ...
 By and large ...
Example: Generally speaking, smoking is a bad habit.
Giving examples
 For example, ...
 For instance, ...
 A good illustration of this is ...
 Evidence for this is provided by ...
 We can see this when ...
Example: A lot of wild animals are endangered. Evidence for this is

proved by decreasing number of species.
Concluding
 To summarise, ...
 In conclusion, ...
 Overall, ...
 On balance, ...
 Taking everything into consideration, ...
Example: Overall, no parents should neglect their children.
Introducing the graph

The graph/table/pie chart/bar chart/diagram ...
 gives information about/on ...

 provides information about/on ...
 shows ...
 illustrates ...
 compares ...
 explains why ...
 describes ...
 draws the conclusion of (a survey) ...
Example: The pie charts provide information on the proportion of males and
females working in agricultural sector.
Nouns
a rise (of)
an increase (of)
a growth (of)
a peak (of)
a surge (of)
Example: a rise of prices
a fall (in)
a decrease (in)
a decline (in)
a dip (in)
Example: a fall in prices
a fluctuation (of)
a variation (in)
Example: a fluctuation of prices
Verbs
to rise
to increase
to surge
to grow
to peak
Large rises:
to rocket
to soar
to leap (->leapt)
to fall
to decrease
to decline
to dip
to dive
to plunge
Large falls:
to plummet
to fluctuate
to vary
Adverbs
sharply
suddenly
rapidly
abruptly
dramatically
significantly
considerably
markedly
wildly
Example: the prices rose sharply
slightly
gently
gradually
steadily
modestly
marginally
Example: the prices increased modestly

Adjectives
sharp
sudden
rapid
abrupt
dramatic
steep
significant
considerable
marked
substantial
spectacular
Example: there was a considerable growth
slight
gentle
gradual
steady
consistent
modest
marginal
Example: there was a gradual decline

Useful phrases
a small fraction, a small number, a small minority
a large portion, a significant majority
nearly a fifth, almost 10%, in region of 40%, more than a half, over a
quarter, around two thirds, more or less three quarters, exactly one in ten,
approximately a third

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Listing Giving examples Generalising

firstly, secondly, thirdly for example in general

Very strong opinions:

Proving your arguments

Example: Consuming moderate amounts of sweets can be good for

Expressing general point of view:

Example: It is considered that rigorous diets are very unhealthy.

Example: It is obvious that deforestation has no positive effects.

Example: Generally speaking, smoking is a bad habit.

Example: A lot of wild animals are endangered. Evidence for this is

Example: Overall, no parents should neglect their children.

Introducing the graph

 gives information about/on ...

Example: a rise of prices

Example: a fall in prices

Example: a fluctuation of prices

Example: the prices rose sharply

Example: the prices increased modestly

Example: there was a considerable growth

Example: there was a gradual decline

a large portion, a significant majority

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