Use Sentence Starters:

Use specific phrases to start sentences and build from there.

Example: "One of the most important..." "The reason why..." "In my opinion...

Opinion or Personal Belief

 "I believe that..."
 "In my experience..."
 "From my perspective..."
 "I think that..."
 "Personally, I feel that..."
Cause and Effect
 "As a result of..."
 "Due to..."
 "Because of this..."
 "This leads to..."
 "Consequently..."
Adding Information
 "Additionally..."
 "Furthermore..."
 "Moreover..."
 "In addition..."
 "Another point to consider is..."
Contrasting Ideas
 "However..."
 "On the other hand..."
 "Conversely..."
 "Despite this..."
 "Although..."
Giving Examples
 "For instance..."
 "For example..."
 "Such as..."
 "To illustrate..."
 "Specifically..."
Introducing Evidence
 "According to..."
 "Research shows that..."
 "Experts suggest that..."
 "Statistics indicate..."
 "It has been found that..."
Summarizing or Concluding
 "In conclusion..."
 "To sum up..."
 "Overall..."
 "Ultimately..."
 "In summary..."
Expressing Agreement
 "I agree with..."
 "Similarly..."
 "In line with this..."
 "Correspondingly..."
 "In agreement with..."
Expressing Disagreement
 "I disagree with..."
 "Contrary to..."
 "On the contrary..."
 "In opposition to..."
 "While some may argue..."
Making Comparisons
 "Similarly to..."
 "In comparison..."
 "Compared to..."
 "Likewise..."
 "In the same way..."
Stating a Fact
 "It is known that..."
 "It is widely accepted that..."
 "There is evidence to suggest..."
 "It is a fact that..."
 "Studies have shown that..."
Emphasizing a Point
 "Importantly..."
 "Notably..."
 "It is crucial to note..."
 "Significantly..."
 "Most importantly..."
Asking a Question
 "What if..."
 "How can we..."
 "Why does..."
 "In what ways..."
 "What are the reasons..."
Making a Suggestion
 "I suggest that..."
 "It would be beneficial to..."
 "One way to address this is..."
 "To improve this..."
 "It is recommended that..."
Introducing a Topic or Idea
 "Today, I want to discuss..."
 "The purpose of this..."
 "Let's explore..."
 "One key aspect is..."
 "The main focus of..."
Providing a Definition or Explanation
 "This term refers to..."
 "In other words..."
 "To put it simply..."
 "Essentially..."
 "This means that..."
Describing a Process or Sequence
 "First of all..."
 "Next..."
 "Then..."
 "After that..."
 "Finally..."
Presenting an Argument
 "It can be argued that..."
 "Some people believe that..."
 "The argument for this is..."
 "One reason is..."
 "This viewpoint is supported by..."
Highlighting Importance
 "It is important to note that..."
 "A significant factor is..."
 "This is crucial because..."
 "What matters most is..."
 "This plays a vital role in..."
Indicating a Result
 "Therefore..."
 "As a consequence..."
 "Thus..."
 "This resulted in..."
 "Accordingly..."
Clarifying a Point
 "To clarify..."
 "In other words..."
 "That is to say..."
 "To put it another way..."
 "Simply put..."
Showing Similarity
 "Likewise..."
 "Similarly..."
 "In the same manner..."
 "Just as..."
 "Equally..."
Emphasizing a Point
 "Indeed..."
 "In fact..."
 "It should be noted that..."
 "Above all..."
 "Undoubtedly..."
Providing Additional Information
 "Moreover..."
 "As well as..."
 "Alongside this..."
 "Additionally..."
 "In conjunction with..."
Expressing a Condition
 "If..."
 "Provided that..."
 "As long as..."
 "On the condition that..."
 "Assuming that..."
Offering an Alternative
 "Alternatively..."
 "Otherwise..."
 "Another option is..."
 "Instead..."
 "In place of..."
Indicating Time
 "Meanwhile..."
 "At the same time..."
 "During..."
 "While..."
 "Simultaneously..."
Expressing Certainty
 "Without a doubt..."
 "Certainly..."
 "Clearly..."
 "Obviously..."
 "Undeniably..."
Introducing a Problem or Challenge
 "One challenge is..."
 "A significant issue is..."
 "The problem with this is..."
 "This creates a dilemma because..."
 "One difficulty is..."
Providing a Solution
 "To solve this..."
 "One possible solution is..."
 "A way to address this is..."
 "To overcome this..."
 "We can resolve this by..."
Drawing a Conclusion
 "Therefore, we can conclude that..."
 "In light of this..."
 "To sum up..."
 "In conclusion..."
 "Ultimately..."
Stating an Assumption
 "Assuming that..."
 "Supposing that..."
 "Given that..."
 "On the assumption that..."
 "Presuming that..."
Making a Prediction
 "It is predicted that..."
 "We can expect that..."
 "It is likely that..."
 "Chances are that..."
 "It is foreseeable that..."

Opinion or Personal Belief

1. "I believe that..."
o I believe that everyone should have access to quality education.
o I believe that regular exercise is essential for a healthy life.
o I believe that technology can greatly improve our daily lives.
o I believe that honesty is the best policy in any relationship.
o I believe that climate change is the most pressing issue of our time.
2. "In my experience..."
o In my experience, traveling alone can be very liberating.
 o In my experience, studying in a quiet environment helps me
concentrate better.
o In my experience, teamwork often leads to better outcomes than
working alone.
o In my experience, cooking at home is healthier and more cost-
effective than eating out.
o In my experience, setting clear goals makes it easier to achieve
success.
3. "From my perspective..."
o From my perspective, online learning offers more flexibility than
traditional classrooms.
o From my perspective, working from home can increase productivity.
o From my perspective, effective communication is key to resolving
conflicts.
o From my perspective, everyone has the potential to make a positive
impact.
o From my perspective, reading fiction can greatly enhance creativity.
4. "I think that..."
o I think that public transportation should be improved in urban areas.
o I think that learning a second language is beneficial for personal
growth.
o I think that recycling should be mandatory to protect the
environment.
o I think that social media has both positive and negative effects on
society.
o I think that investing in renewable energy is crucial for our future.
5. "Personally, I feel that..."
 o Personally, I feel that mindfulness meditation helps reduce stress.
o Personally, I feel that volunteering is a rewarding experience.
o Personally, I feel that everyone should have the opportunity to travel
abroad.
o Personally, I feel that art and music are essential parts of education.
o Personally, I feel that maintaining a work-life balance is important for
mental health.
Cause and Effect
1. "As a result of..."
o As a result of the heavy rain, the event was postponed.
o As a result of hard work and dedication, she achieved her goals.
o As a result of the new policy, customer satisfaction has increased.
o As a result of climate change, sea levels are rising.
o As a result of regular exercise, he has become much fitter and
healthier.
2. "Due to..."
o Due to the pandemic, many people are working from home.
o Due to her extensive experience, she was hired for the job.
o Due to high demand, the product sold out quickly.
o Due to the construction work, traffic was delayed for hours.
o Due to his excellent performance, he was promoted to manager.
3. "Because of this..."
o She missed the deadline because of this, her project was not
considered.
o The company lost many clients because of this, they implemented
new strategies.
 o He forgot his umbrella because of this, he got soaked in the rain.
o The software crashed because of this, we lost some important data.
o The athlete trained extra hard because of this, she won the
championship.
4. "This leads to..."
o Poor diet and lack of exercise can lead to obesity.
o Ignoring warning signs leads to serious health problems.
o Effective teamwork often leads to increased productivity.
o Continuous learning leads to personal and professional growth.
o Miscommunication leads to misunderstandings and conflicts.
5. "Consequently..."
o He missed several classes; consequently, he failed the exam.
o The weather was terrible; consequently, the picnic was canceled.
o She worked overtime for weeks; consequently, she was exhausted.
o The team didn't prepare well; consequently, they lost the match.
o He neglected his health for years; consequently, he developed serious
illnesses.

Adding Information
1. Additionally
o Additionally, the new policy will improve employee satisfaction.
o The study also found that exercise improves mental health.
Additionally, it can help with sleep.
o Additionally, the software update includes several bug fixes.
 o The company is expanding its product line. Additionally, it plans to
open new stores.
o Additionally, many people are unaware of the environmental impact
of fast fashion.
2. Furthermore
o Furthermore, the project will benefit from increased funding.
o The report highlights the financial growth of the company.
Furthermore, it shows a rise in customer satisfaction.
o Furthermore, the initiative aims to reduce waste and promote
recycling.
o He has years of experience in marketing. Furthermore, he holds a
degree in business administration.
o Furthermore, the research indicates a correlation between diet and
longevity.
3. Moreover
o Moreover, the new curriculum includes hands-on learning
opportunities.
o The book offers practical advice for entrepreneurs. Moreover, it
provides case studies from successful startups.
o Moreover, the conference will feature keynote speakers from various
industries.
o She is a talented musician. Moreover, she teaches music to
underprivileged children.
o Moreover, the data suggests a trend that could impact future market
strategies.
4. In addition
o In addition to his role as CEO, he is also a philanthropist.
 o The package includes a year-long warranty. In addition, it offers free
shipping.
o In addition to regular classes, the school offers extracurricular
activities.
o She volunteers at the animal shelter. In addition, she fosters pets in
her home.
o In addition to improving physical health, regular exercise benefits
mental well-being.
5. Another point to consider is
o Another point to consider is the potential cost savings of the new
system.
o When planning the event, another point to consider is the availability
of parking.
o Another point to consider is how the changes will affect employee
morale.
o In designing the website, another point to consider is the user
experience on mobile devices.
o Another point to consider is the long-term impact on the
environment.
Contrasting Ideas
1. However
o The product is popular among young adults. However, it has received
mixed reviews from older customers.
o She completed the project on time. However, there were several
errors in the final report.
o The weather was forecasted to be sunny. However, it rained all day.
o The company met its sales targets. However, customer satisfaction
rates have declined.
 o He is a skilled programmer. However, he lacks experience in project
management.
2. On the other hand
o The job offers a high salary. On the other hand, it requires long hours
and frequent travel.
o She enjoys city life. On the other hand, she misses the peace and
quiet of the countryside.
o The new policy aims to increase productivity. On the other hand, it
may lead to employee burnout.
o He is very organized. On the other hand, he can be inflexible with
changes.
o The plan could save money. On the other hand, it might compromise
the quality of service.
3. Conversely
o The medication can relieve symptoms. Conversely, it may cause side
effects in some patients.
o Lower interest rates can boost borrowing. Conversely, they might
reduce savings incentives.
o She is usually very punctual. Conversely, she was late to the meeting
yesterday.
o The summer was unusually hot. Conversely, the winter was mild and
wet.
o The team performed well in the first half. Conversely, they struggled
in the second half.
4. Despite this
o The project faced many challenges. Despite this, it was completed on
time.
 o She had little experience in the field. Despite this, she excelled in her
new role.
o The initial feedback was negative. Despite this, they decided to
launch the product.
o Despite this setback, the company remains optimistic about its
future.
o The weather was terrible. Despite this, they decided to go ahead with
the outdoor event.
5. Although
o Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
o He is very talented, although he lacks experience.
o Although the task was difficult, she completed it successfully.
o Although they disagreed on some issues, they worked well together.
o The product is expensive, although it offers many unique features.