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Common Sentence Structure for IELTS Writing and Speaking

Sentences provide us with the framework for the clear written expression of our ideas. Sometimes we know what we want to write, but we are just unsure of the best way to write it. In this article, we are going to review the most common types of sentences found in English language writing, and how to determine the right ones to use for your essay.


How to Start Sentences

  • Before all else, ...
  • At the start, ...
  • To start with, ...
  • To begin with, ...
  • First of all, ...
  • First and foremost, ...
  • In the first, ...
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Ways to express your idea and thought

  • I hold the view that...
  • I have to admit that...
  • From my point of view, ...
  • For my money, ...
  • In my judgment, ...
  • According to my estimation, ...
  • In my opinion, ...
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How Clarifying Your Ideas and Explaining Your Thoughts

Using one of these phrases or expressions signals to your listener that you need a little more time to express your idea. It is a polite way to show the other person that you need to keep talking, and a subtle way to ask them to be patient while you find the right words to express yourself.

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