| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A central theme is | Introduces a major theme |
| 2. | A close analysis reveals | Signals detailed examination |
| 3. | A further example is | Introduces another example |
| 4. | A good example is | Introduces a clear example |
| 5. | According to the text, | Cites textual support |
| 6. | Accordingly, | Shows fitting result |
| 7. | All things considered, | Introduces overall judgment |
| 8. | Along similar lines, | Adds a related idea |
| 9. | Although this may be so, | Concedes a point |
| 10. | An important factor is | Introduces a significant element |
| 11. | Another explanation is | Introduces an alternative reason |
| 12. | Another point is that | Introduces another argument |
| 13. | As a result, | Shows consequence |
| 14. | As evidence, | Introduces supporting proof |
| 15. | As the author notes, | Introduces cited author point |
| 16. | At first glance, | Introduces an initial impression |
| 17. | At the same time, | Adds a simultaneous point |
| 18. | Beyond this, | Adds a further point |
| 19. | By contrast, | Introduces a difference |
| 20. | Consequently, | Shows result |
| 21. | Consider the way | Directs attention to evidence |
| 22. | Conversely, | Shows reverse relation |
| 23. | Despite this, | Shows contrast after concession |
| 24. | Equally important, | Adds a point of equal weight |
| 25. | For example, | Introduces an example |
| 26. | For the most part, | Shows general but not total |
| 27. | For this reason, | Explains why something follows |
| 28. | Furthermore, | Adds another supporting point |
| 29. | Generally speaking, | Makes a broad statement |
| 30. | However, | Signals contrast |
| 31. | In addition, | Adds another idea |
| 32. | In conclusion, | Begins the conclusion |
| 33. | In fact, | Adds a factual point |
| 34. | In many respects, | Qualifies broad agreement |
| 35. | In part, | Shows partial truth |
| 36. | In particular, | Narrows to a detail |
| 37. | In some cases, | Limits scope |
| 38. | In summary, | Begins a summary |
| 39. | In this context, | Sets the relevant context |
| 40. | In this passage, | Refers to the passage |
| 41. | Indeed, | Adds emphasis or confirmation |
| 42. | It follows that | Draws a logical conclusion |
| 43. | Moreover, | Adds stronger support |
| 44. | Nevertheless, | Shows contrast despite previous point |
| 45. | Notably, | Highlights something important |
| 46. | On balance, | Weighs overall judgment |
| 47. | On closer inspection, | Introduces deeper examination |
| 48. | On the other hand, | Introduces an opposing view |
| 49. | One explanation for this is | Gives a reason |
| 50. | One illustration of this is | Gives an example |
| 51. | One key point is that | Highlights an important idea |
| 52. | One might argue that | Introduces a possible argument |
| 53. | One possible reading is | Offers an interpretation |
| 54. | Overall, | Signals a broad conclusion |
| 55. | Rather, | Corrects or refines a point |
| 56. | Significantly, | Marks importance |
| 57. | Similarly, | Shows resemblance |
| 58. | Specifically, | Introduces precise detail |
| 59. | Taken together, | Combines several points |
| 60. | That said, | Qualifies the previous point |
| 61. | The argument rests on | Explains the basis of argument |
| 62. | The author implies that | Introduces an implied meaning |
| 63. | The broader implication is | States wider meaning |
| 64. | The data demonstrates | Introduces evidence from data |
| 65. | The evidence suggests that | Introduces a claim from evidence |
| 66. | The key issue is | Introduces the main problem |
| 67. | The main reason is | Introduces chief cause |
| 68. | The passage illustrates | Shows what the passage demonstrates |
| 69. | The significance lies in | States why it matters |
| 70. | The text reveals that | Points to what the text shows |
| 71. | The underlying assumption is | Identifies hidden premise |
| 72. | The writer emphasizes | Shows what the writer stresses |
| 73. | Therefore, | Shows logical conclusion |
| 74. | This also suggests | Adds another implication |
| 75. | This brings into focus | Sharpens attention |
| 76. | This calls attention to | Directs focus to something |
| 77. | This can be seen in | Points to supporting evidence |
| 78. | This essay argues that | States the main claim directly |
| 79. | This helps explain why | Introduces explanation |
| 80. | This indicates that | Shows what evidence points to |
| 81. | This is evident in | Shows where support appears |
| 82. | This is reflected in | Shows how something appears |
| 83. | This is reinforced by | Adds supporting evidence |
| 84. | This leads to | Shows resulting point |
| 85. | This matters because | Explains significance |
| 86. | This may be due to | Suggests a cause |
| 87. | This points to | Indicates a conclusion |
| 88. | This raises the question of | Introduces a further issue |
| 89. | This stems from | Shows origin or cause |
| 90. | This strengthens the claim that | Adds support to argument |
| 91. | This suggests that | Offers a likely interpretation |
| 92. | This supports the idea that | Links evidence to claim |
| 93. | This undermines the idea that | Challenges a claim |
| 94. | To begin with, | Starts the first point |
| 95. | To illustrate, | Introduces an illustration |
| 96. | To some extent, | Limits the claim |
| 97. | Ultimately, | Signals final judgment |
| 98. | Viewed in this light, | Reframes the interpretation |
| 99. | While this is true, | Concedes before contrasting |
| 100. | Within the text, | Locates evidence in text |