| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | According to the text, | Cites the source material |
| 2. | All in all, | Gives an overall judgment |
| 3. | Also, | Adds another idea |
| 4. | Another point is | Introduces a new point |
| 5. | Another way to see it | Offers a different perspective |
| 6. | As a result, | Shows an outcome |
| 7. | As I see it, | Signals your interpretation |
| 8. | As the data shows, | Uses data as support |
| 9. | At the same time, | Adds balancing contrast |
| 10. | Based on the reading, | Uses the reading as support |
| 11. | Because of this, | Shows cause and effect |
| 12. | Building on that, | Develops a previous idea |
| 13. | By contrast, | Shows a clear difference |
| 14. | Can you say more about | Invites more detail |
| 15. | Compared with that, | Introduces a comparison |
| 16. | Could it be that | Raises a possible explanation |
| 17. | Could you explain | Asks for clarification |
| 18. | Could you give an example | Requests an example |
| 19. | Do you think | Asks for an opinion |
| 20. | Even so, | Signals contrast despite that |
| 21. | Finally, | Introduces the last point |
| 22. | First of all, | Introduces the first point |
| 23. | For example, | Adds an example |
| 24. | For the most part, | Describes a general pattern |
| 25. | From another angle, | Shifts perspective |
| 26. | From my perspective, | Shows your point of view |
| 27. | From the evidence, | Draws from supporting details |
| 28. | Furthermore, | Adds a stronger supporting point |
| 29. | Generally speaking, | Introduces a broad view |
| 30. | How might | Asks about possible outcomes |
| 31. | How would you respond to | Invites a reaction |
| 32. | However, | Signals contrast or exception |
| 33. | I agree because | Shows agreement with a reason |
| 34. | I believe | Presents a belief or judgment |
| 35. | I disagree because | Disagrees and gives a reason |
| 36. | I have a question about | Introduces a question |
| 37. | I noticed that | Points out an observation |
| 38. | I respectfully disagree | Polite disagreement |
| 39. | I see your point, but | Polite partial disagreement |
| 40. | I think that | States your opinion clearly |
| 41. | I want to add that | Adds a new point |
| 42. | I was surprised that | Expresses surprise |
| 43. | I would argue that | Introduces a reasoned claim |
| 44. | I’m not sure I agree | Softens disagreement |
| 45. | I’m wondering whether | Asks about possibility or truth |
| 46. | In addition, | Adds supporting information |
| 47. | In comparison, | Signals comparison |
| 48. | In conclusion, | Signals the ending summary |
| 49. | In contrast, | Introduces opposition |
| 50. | In general, | Makes a broad statement |
| 51. | In my opinion, | Introduces a personal view |
| 52. | In other words, | Restates more simply |
| 53. | In particular, | Focuses on one detail |
| 54. | In summary, | Introduces a summary |
| 55. | Is it possible that | Suggests a possibility |
| 56. | It seems to me that | Gives a personal impression |
| 57. | It’s interesting that | Highlights interest |
| 58. | Let me think about that | Buys time to respond |
| 59. | Likewise, | Shows similarity |
| 60. | Looking at it differently, | Introduces a new lens |
| 61. | More specifically, | Adds precise detail |
| 62. | My view is that | States your overall position |
| 63. | Next, | Moves to the following point |
| 64. | On the other hand, | Introduces contrast |
| 65. | On the whole, | Summarizes broadly |
| 66. | One reason is that | Introduces supporting evidence |
| 67. | One thing I noticed | Introduces an observation |
| 68. | Overall, | Signals a general conclusion |
| 69. | Personally, | Marks a personal stance |
| 70. | So, | Introduces a result |
| 71. | Something else to consider | Adds another consideration |
| 72. | Still, | Adds contrast or persistence |
| 73. | That means | Explains the meaning |
| 74. | That reminds me of | Makes a connection |
| 75. | That’s a good point, but | Acknowledges before disagreeing |
| 76. | The important thing is | Emphasizes importance |
| 77. | The key point is | Highlights the most important idea |
| 78. | The main idea is | States the central point |
| 79. | The reason is that | Explains a cause |
| 80. | This connects to | Links ideas together |
| 81. | This is different from | Shows contrast |
| 82. | This is similar to | Shows similarity |
| 83. | This suggests that | Draws an inference |
| 84. | To add to that, | Extends a prior point |
| 85. | To conclude, | Begins a conclusion |
| 86. | To illustrate, | Introduces an illustration |
| 87. | To put it another way, | Restates differently |
| 88. | To sum up, | Begins a summary |
| 89. | What do you mean by | Asks about meaning |
| 90. | What evidence supports that | Requests supporting proof |
| 91. | What I mean is | Clarifies your point |
| 92. | What if | Introduces a hypothetical idea |
| 93. | What makes you say that | Asks for support |
| 94. | What matters most is | Emphasizes priority |
| 95. | What stands out to me | Shares a notable impression |
| 96. | What would happen if | Asks about consequences |
| 97. | Where do you see that | Asks for textual or factual basis |
| 98. | Why do you think that | Asks for reasoning |
| 99. | Yet, | Introduces a contrasting point |
| 100. | You may be right, but | Partial agreement before contrast |