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Useful phrases for starting a debate include āFirst of all, I would like to say thatā¦ā, āTo begin with, Iād like to point out thatā¦ā, āFor startersā¦ā, āBy way of introduction, I will say thatā¦ā, and āThe first thing that must be said is thatā¦ā.
Useful phrases for introducing an opinion include āTo meā¦ā, āAs far as I knowā¦ā, āIn my opinionā¦ā, āAs far as I am concernedā¦ā, āFor my partā¦ā, and āI believe thatā¦ā.
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Start, then state your view
1. Which of the following phrases is useful for starting a debate?
2. Which phrase is commonly used to introduce a personal opinion?
3. Which expression indicates strong agreement?
Which phrase can start a debate by introducing the first point?
First of all, I would like to say thatā¦
Name a phrase used to introduce a personal opinion in a debate.
In my opinionā¦
Which phrase introduces a personal evaluation or observation?
I think itās worth noting thatā¦
Which phrases express strong agreement in English?
Phrases like "I couldnāt agree more" and "I concur with you on this point" express strong agreement.
What does "I take a similar view" indicate about agreement?
It indicates agreement with a similar, not necessarily identical, opinion.
How can qualified agreement or doubt be expressed?
With phrases like "Yes, I suppose so, howeverā¦" and "I only agree up to a pointā¦".
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