IELTS Writing Task 2: Phrases & Linking Words

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Helpful Phrases:

Topic Sentences:

· It is widely acknowledged that...

· It is universally accepted that...

· It is clear/ evident/ apparent that...

· It goes without saying that...

· There is a broad consensus that...

· It is commonly believed that...

· It is often argued that...

· It is frequently observed that...

· It is generally agreed that...

· It is widely recognized that...

· It is commonly accepted that...

Phrases to refute the opposing point of view:

· However, it is important to consider that...

· Contrary to this belief, ...

· Nonetheless, it should be noted that...

· On the contrary, ...

· Despite this argument, ...

· In contrast to this perspective, ...

· While it may be true that...

· However, this overlooks the fact that...

· Despite the argument that...

· On the other hand, ...

· However, this viewpoint fails to consider...

Linking Words:

Linking Words for Addition:

· Additionally,

· Furthermore,

· Moreover,

· In addition,

· Besides,

· Not only... but also,

Linking Words for Result:

· Consequently,

· Therefore,

· Thus,

· Hence,

· As a result,

Linking Words for Cause/Reason:

· Because (of)

· Since

· Due to

· As

Linking Words for Result:

· Consequently,

· Therefore,

· Thus,

· Hence,

· As a result,

Linking Words for Cause/Reason:

· Because (of)

· Since

· Due to

· As

Linking Words for Giving Examples:

· For instance,

· For example,

· Such as,

· In particular,

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