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Useful phrases for starting a debate include “First of all, I would like to say that…”, “To begin with, I’d like to point out that…”, “For starters…”, “By way of introduction, I will say that…”, and “The first thing that must be said is that…”.
Useful phrases for introducing an opinion include “To me…”, “As far as I know…”, “In my opinion…”, “As far as I am concerned…”, “For my part…”, and “I believe that…”.
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Start, then state your view
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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 that…
Name a phrase used to introduce a personal opinion in a debate.
In my opinion…
Which phrase introduces a personal evaluation or observation?
I think it’s worth noting that…
Which phrases express strong agreement in English?
Phrases like "I couldn’t 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, however…" and "I only agree up to a point…".
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