| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A central issue is that | states a core concern |
| 2. | A common belief is that | introduces a shared belief |
| 3. | A major concern is that | introduces an important concern |
| 4. | A strong argument is that | introduces a persuasive point |
| 5. | Above all, | emphasizes the main point |
| 6. | Additionally, | adds information |
| 7. | Also, | adds another idea |
| 8. | An important factor is | introduces a key factor |
| 9. | An obvious advantage is | introduces a benefit |
| 10. | Another key point is that | adds another main point |
| 11. | Another reason is that | adds a further reason |
| 12. | As a rule, | states a usual pattern |
| 13. | At first glance, | gives an initial impression |
| 14. | At its core, | states the central idea |
| 15. | At present, | focuses on the current time |
| 16. | At the same time, | balances two related ideas |
| 17. | Besides, | adds an extra point |
| 18. | Beyond that, | extends the discussion |
| 19. | Broadly speaking, | introduces a general claim |
| 20. | By contrast, | introduces a difference |
| 21. | Certainly, | shows confidence |
| 22. | Clearly, | states an obvious point |
| 23. | Consequently, | signals a result |
| 24. | Consider, | invites attention to an example |
| 25. | Conversely, | introduces the opposite idea |
| 26. | Currently, | signals present relevance |
| 27. | Equally important, | adds equal emphasis |
| 28. | Essentially, | presents the main point simply |
| 29. | Even so, | shows contrast despite that |
| 30. | First, | signals the initial point |
| 31. | For many people, | frames a common perspective |
| 32. | For the most part, | describes a general tendency |
| 33. | For this reason, | gives the cause |
| 34. | From another angle, | offers a different view |
| 35. | From one perspective, | offers one viewpoint |
| 36. | From this perspective, | offers a viewpoint |
| 37. | Fundamentally, | emphasizes a basic idea |
| 38. | Furthermore, | adds further support |
| 39. | Generally speaking, | introduces a broad statement |
| 40. | Given this, | draws from prior information |
| 41. | Hence, | shows logical outcome |
| 42. | Historically, | introduces a past perspective |
| 43. | However, | signals contrast |
| 44. | In addition, | adds another point |
| 45. | In contrast, | shows an opposing point |
| 46. | In essence, | summarizes the core idea |
| 47. | In fact, | introduces a confirming detail |
| 48. | In general, | states a broad overall idea |
| 49. | In many cases, | introduces a common situation |
| 50. | In modern society, | sets a contemporary context |
| 51. | In most situations, | introduces a typical condition |
| 52. | In particular, | focuses on a specific point |
| 53. | In recent years, | introduces a recent trend |
| 54. | In today’s world, | sets modern context |
| 55. | Indeed, | adds emphasis or confirmation |
| 56. | It can be argued that | introduces a debatable claim |
| 57. | It is clear that | states clarity |
| 58. | It is evident that | states obviousness |
| 59. | It is likely that | introduces probability |
| 60. | It is often said that | introduces a common saying |
| 61. | It is possible that | introduces possibility |
| 62. | It is true that | acknowledges a truth |
| 63. | It is worth noting that | highlights an important detail |
| 64. | It may seem that | introduces an appearance |
| 65. | Just as importantly, | adds an equally important point |
| 66. | Likewise, | shows similarity |
| 67. | More importantly, | highlights greater importance |
| 68. | More specifically, | narrows to exact detail |
| 69. | Moreover, | adds stronger support |
| 70. | Most importantly, | highlights top importance |
| 71. | Not only that, | adds another strong point |
| 72. | Notably, | highlights something important |
| 73. | Nowadays, | introduces a present-day point |
| 74. | On the other hand, | presents an alternative view |
| 75. | On the whole, | gives an overall view |
| 76. | One key point is that | states an important idea |
| 77. | One major reason is that | introduces a main reason |
| 78. | Overall, | gives a general summary idea |
| 79. | Seen in this light, | reframes the idea |
| 80. | Significantly, | emphasizes importance |
| 81. | Similarly, | introduces a similar idea |
| 82. | Specifically, | introduces exact detail |
| 83. | Still, | adds contrast despite earlier point |
| 84. | That said, | adds a qualifying contrast |
| 85. | There is no doubt that | states certainty |
| 86. | These days, | introduces a current trend |
| 87. | To be more precise, | adds precision |
| 88. | To begin with, | introduces the first main point |
| 89. | To clarify, | introduces clarification |
| 90. | To explain, | introduces clarification |
| 91. | To put it simply, | simplifies the idea |
| 92. | Today, | sets present context |
| 93. | Traditionally, | introduces a customary view |
| 94. | Under these conditions, | sets specific conditions |
| 95. | Undoubtedly, | expresses strong certainty |
| 96. | Viewed this way, | frames a perspective |
| 97. | What is more, | adds emphasis |
| 98. | When it comes to | introduces a topic area |
| 99. | With this in mind, | connects to the next point |
| 100. | Without doubt, | shows strong certainty |
