Master ielts essays

 
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Section 2 
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Master IELTS Essays 
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Ebrahim Tahassoni 
w w w . t a h a s s o n i . c o m P a g e
26
How to express an opinion: a few examples 
A. Giving an opinion 
I believe/think that… 
In my view... 
I feel strongly that... 
I would argue that... 
B. Agreeing with an idea 
I am convinced that… 
I am certain that… 
I 
partially/to some extent
support… 
I generally agree that… 
C. Disagreeing with an idea: 
I totally disagree that… 
There is no justification for... 
I am completely against... 
I do not agree with the idea that... 
I do not think/believe… 
D. Describing other people’s opinions 
Many consider/argue/claim that… 
It is widely believed that… 
It is often said/claimed that… 
Some people hold/believe/think/insist/argue/claim that… 

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Master IELTS Essays 
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Ebrahim Tahassoni 
w w w . t a h a s s o n i . c o m P a g e
27
How to avoid absolute statements 
Making predictions 
The use of modern technology 
would probably/certainly/definitely
lead to the development 
of better products. 
Children who watch a lot of television in their spare time are 
more/highly likely/unlikely
to 
score low on the school exams. 
A university degree 
could/may/might possibly
help him find a job at a better company. 
It is 
highly/very/quite
likely/possible/unlikely
that this can improve the situation. 
Avoiding “all”: ways of saying “some” 
many/a lot of/lots of/a large number of
products