OGE/EGE Linkers for speaking and writing Flashcards
1
Q
How would you start your monologue/writing?
A
Nowadays,
Actually,
Basically,
or with introducing a fact
2
Q
How can we introduce a fact?
A
It is an open secret... It is widely-known... There is no doubt... It cannot be denied... It goes without saying... We must admit... etc.
3
Q
How can you introduce your opinion?
A
In my opinion, As for me, As far as I`m concerned, From my point of view, Personally, I believe/think/suppose/guess... etc.
4
Q
How can you introduce arguments and/or add similar information?
A
Firstly,... Secondly,... Thirdly,... To begin with,... Moreover,... Besides,... What is more,... In addition,... Also,...
5
Q
How do we intruduce contrasting ideas?
A
On the one hand,.../On the other hand,... Although, However, Nevertheless, Despite/In spite of the fact that...
6
Q
How do we introduce reasons?
A
Because/since/as/for
Because of the fact
Due to the fact
As a result of the fact
7
Q
How do we introduce consequence?
A
That`s why…
As a result,…
So,…
Therefore,…
8
Q
How do we introduce examples?
A
For example,
For instance,
Like…
Such as…
9
Q
How can we finish our monologue/writing?
A
To sum up, All in all, Drawing a conclusion, To summarize, In conclusion, etc.
