| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A central issue is | Introduces a main concern |
| 2. | A closer look shows | Introduces detailed examination |
| 3. | A possible explanation is | Introduces a reason |
| 4. | Along similar lines, | Introduces a related idea |
| 5. | Although that is true, | Concedes before contrasting |
| 6. | An important factor is | Names a significant element |
| 7. | Another way to see this is | Presents an alternative reading |
| 8. | As a result, | Shows consequence |
| 9. | Assuming that, | Sets a condition |
| 10. | At the same time, | Adds a balancing point |
| 11. | Because of this, | Links cause and effect |
| 12. | By contrast, | Signals a difference |
| 13. | Can we say that | Tests a possible claim |
| 14. | Consider the case of | Introduces a specific example |
| 15. | Correct me if I am wrong, | Invites correction |
| 16. | Could it be that | Offers a possible interpretation |
| 17. | Even if that is true, | Concedes conditionally |
| 18. | Even so, | Signals concession |
| 19. | For example, | Introduces an example |
| 20. | From my perspective, | Frames your personal angle |
| 21. | Given that, | Builds from prior point |
| 22. | How does this relate to | Asks about connection |
| 23. | How might we explain | Invites interpretation |
| 24. | However, | Introduces contrast formally |
| 25. | I agree that | Shows clear agreement with a point |
| 26. | I am curious about | Introduces a question thoughtfully |
| 27. | I am not convinced that | Shows skepticism |
| 28. | I am not sure that | Expresses doubt |
| 29. | I believe that | States a considered personal view |
| 30. | I see your point, but | Respectfully disagrees |
| 31. | I take a different view | Signals disagreement |
| 32. | I think that | Introduces your opinion directly |
| 33. | I want to ask | Begins a direct question |
| 34. | I wonder if | Raises a gentle doubt |
| 35. | I would argue that | Presents a reasoned claim |
| 36. | I would distinguish between | Separates two ideas |
| 37. | I would push back on | Politely resists a point |
| 38. | I would question whether | Challenges a claim carefully |
| 39. | I would suggest that | Offers a tentative proposal |
| 40. | In my view, | Signals your perspective |
| 41. | Is it possible that | Poses a tentative idea |
| 42. | It could also mean | Adds another interpretation |
| 43. | It is interesting that | Introduces a notable point |
| 44. | It is possible that | Offers a tentative claim |
| 45. | It is striking that | Highlights something surprising |
| 46. | It is worth noting that | Adds an important observation |
| 47. | It seems that | Offers a cautious interpretation |
| 48. | Let us say that | Sets up an example |
| 49. | Likewise, | Marks agreement or similarity |
| 50. | Looking more closely, | Signals deeper analysis |
| 51. | More broadly, | Widens the scope |
| 52. | More generally, | Generalizes the point |
| 53. | More importantly, | Emphasizes priority |
| 54. | More specifically, | Adds detail |
| 55. | My first reaction is | Shares an initial response |
| 56. | My response would be | Introduces your answer |
| 57. | On that note, | Transitions from prior point |
| 58. | On the other hand, | Presents an alternative view |
| 59. | One key point is that | Highlights an important idea |
| 60. | One reason may be | Offers a possible cause |
| 61. | One way to read this is | Offers an interpretation |
| 62. | Part of the reason is | Gives partial explanation |
| 63. | Put differently, | Rephrases a point |
| 64. | Regarding that point, | Refers back to an idea |
| 65. | Returning to | Comes back to earlier idea |
| 66. | Seen this way, | Frames interpretation |
| 67. | Suppose that | Introduces a hypothetical |
| 68. | That said, | Introduces a qualification |
| 69. | The main idea is that | States the core message |
| 70. | This can be seen as | Frames an interpretation |
| 71. | This challenges the idea that | Questions an assumption |
| 72. | This complicates | Shows added complexity |
| 73. | This connects to | Links ideas together |
| 74. | This demonstrates | Provides supporting proof |
| 75. | This highlights | Emphasizes a key feature |
| 76. | This implies that | Points to an indirect meaning |
| 77. | This indicates that | Shows evidence for a claim |
| 78. | This makes me wonder | Expresses curiosity |
| 79. | This might reflect | Suggests underlying meaning |
| 80. | This points to | Indicates a conclusion |
| 81. | This raises the question of | Introduces a question |
| 82. | This relates to | Shows relevance |
| 83. | This reminds me of | Links to another example |
| 84. | This reveals | Shows something important |
| 85. | This suggests that | Draws an inference |
| 86. | This supports the idea that | Provides backing |
| 87. | This ties into | Connects with another idea |
| 88. | To build on that, | Adds to a prior point |
| 89. | Under that view, | Frames a perspective |
| 90. | Viewed differently, | Signals a new angle |
| 91. | What concerns me is | Introduces a concern |
| 92. | What do you make of | Asks for interpretation |
| 93. | What I appreciate is | Shows positive evaluation |
| 94. | What I find compelling is | Highlights persuasive aspect |
| 95. | What I find confusing is | Names unclear part |
| 96. | What I find most interesting is | Highlights notable aspect |
| 97. | What stands out is | Draws attention to something notable |
| 98. | Why do you think | Asks for reasoning |
| 99. | With that in mind, | Prepares next point |
| 100. | Would it be fair to say | Checks a summary claim |
