Connectors in an opinion essay

"Personally", "to begin with", "as I see it" are connectors to:

• provide reasons

• conclude

• start an opinion

• provide examples

"Next", "for instance", "in other words", "for example" are connectors to

• provide reasons

• start an opinion

• conclude

• provide examples

"Furthermore", "one last reason", "as you can see", "lastly", What is more" are connectors to:

• provide reasons

• start an opinion

• conclude

• provide examples

"All things considered", "to summarize", "to sum up", "in conclusion"

• provide reasons

• start an opinion

• conclude

• provide examples

……………………………… , people are living longer and staying active until later in their lives.

• More

• Nowadays

• Whereas

Most people agree that living longer is a good thing. ……………………………… , an ageing population presents some challenges for society.

• However

• Moreover

• As well as

In the past, people lived on average 14 years past retirement age, ……………………………… now they can expect to live 30.

• Other hand

• Moreover

• Whereas

People’s retirement savings have to last longer. ……………………………… , there may be little or no support available from a state pension.

• Moreover

• Whereas

• Finally

On the ……………………………… , many companies can benefit from the experience and expertise of older workers. What’s ……………………………… , many retired people say they enjoy working occasionally on one-off projects.

• nowadays / other hand

• as well as / finally

• other hand / more

……………………………… contributing to the workplace, older members of society can spend valuable time with their children and grandchildren.

• As well as

• Moreover

• Nowadays