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Opinion Essay: INTRODUCTION Useful Phrases

This document provides guidance on writing an opinion essay, including useful phrases for the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. The introduction should paraphrase the prompt, include a thesis statement expressing the author's opinion, and signal whether they agree, disagree, or partially agree with the issue. Body paragraphs should each discuss a different perspective on the issue. The conclusion should restate the author's opinion and assert that their view is supported by the reasons and evidence provided.

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Opinion Essay: INTRODUCTION Useful Phrases

This document provides guidance on writing an opinion essay, including useful phrases for the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. The introduction should paraphrase the prompt, include a thesis statement expressing the author's opinion, and signal whether they agree, disagree, or partially agree with the issue. Body paragraphs should each discuss a different perspective on the issue. The conclusion should restate the author's opinion and assert that their view is supported by the reasons and evidence provided.

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OPINION ESSAY

INTRODUCTION useful phrases

Sentence 1. Paraphrase the prompt

People hold different views about whether… 

Some/Many/Most people are of the opinion that ………….


Some/Many/Most people are in favour of/against the idea
that…….
Some/Many/Most people are opposed to the notion of (gender
equality)
Many people are convinced that…………
Many people subscribe to the view that…
Many people hold the opinion that…
*It is an undeniable fact that… 
*There is no denying that… 
Sentence 2. Thesis statement 

Tip: State your opinion RIGHT AT THE BEGINNING of the essay, at


the LAST SENTENCE of the introduction. 

Agree 

- In my opinion, the idea that………………… is completely justifiable 


- From my perspective, this practice/idea is feasible and there are
compelling reasons why… 
- I personally subscribe to the view that……..
Disagree 
- As far as I am concerned, however, the mentioned idea/………….
should be rejected for the following reasons.
- In my opinion, it is not advisable to ………
Partly agree 
While I accept that…, I believe that… 
Although I agree that…, I do not believe… 
Although…is justifiable to some degree, reality, in my opinion, has
proven otherwise (Example: Although occupational suitability based on
gender is justifiable to some degree, reality, in my opinion, has proven
otherwise) 
To a certain extent I agree that…, but I also think that…
Ex : Many people believe that travelling is a chance to learn about
different cultures, so tourists should adapt to lifestyles in the
destination. To a certain extent I agree that visitors to other
countries should respect the culture of the host country, but I also
think that host countries should accept visitors' cultural
differences.
After this introduction, you can write one paragraph about each
view.
CONCLUSION useful phrases

Agree/Disagree 100%

- In conclusion, I believe/ I would argue that… (+ repeat your opinion)


- In the light of the aforesaid factors/the aforementioned reasons, I
am convinced that… (+ repeat your opinion)
- In conclusion, for the reasons I have mentioned above, I believe that
(+ repeat your opinion)
- For the reasons mentioned above, I believe that…. (+ repeat your
opinion)
- All in all, I still hold the opinion/view that… (+repeat your opinion) 
Partly agree/disagree
Having considered both positive and negative sides of the argument, I
personally subscribe to the view that … 
In short, given the
valid/sound/forceful/compelling/convincing/persuasive/legitimat
e/reasonable/well-reasoned arguments of both sides, I believe
that ……
In conclusion, despite the advantages/disadvantages of …, it seems to
me that… 

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