Useful Expressions for Essay Writing 2

Developing the Argument


Enumerating the elements

Firstly... secondly... thirdly
On the one hand... and on the other


Adding another point

Furthermore
In addition to this
It must also be said that
We must also consider


Introducing an example

For example
Take for example
To illustrate this
...illustrates this point perfectly

Introducing a quotation
As X said / wrote
In the words of
To quote X

Introducing a hypothesis
It is quite possible that
...leads one to believe that
...may well be / have

Expressing certainty
All the indications are that
It is certainly true that
It is clear / certain that
It is very clear that
The truth is that
... as everyone knows
Expressing uncertainty
It is difficult to believe that
It is uncertain whether
This may be true, but
... seems likely / unlikely / porbable / possible

Emphasizing a point

It is important / vital / essential to relaize that
We must remember that
... is an important / vital / essential point