Sentence Starters Mix and Match

Which of the following can used as a sentence starter for the background information?

• One of the interesting things about …. was ….

• Imagine one day…

• Ultimately...

• With this in mind (THESIS) because (REASONS)

Which of the following can be used as a sentence starter for the thesis sentence?

• Thought about…?

• At the time of . . .

• With this in mind (THESIS) because (REASONS)

• One thing for sure...

What can be used as a sentence starter for the closing statement?

• Prior to this, . . .

• Many people believe that…

• Therefore, (THESIS) Because (REASONS)

• All in all...

What can the following be used as a sentence starter for the Point?

• An important fact to

  consider is….

• This evidence proves… For example, ….

• For this reason…

• Ultimately...

Which sentence starter can be used for Explanation?

• (Author’ Name) concluded that “_____” (Source ___)

• This means that… For example, ….

• First of all, ….

• It is for that reason…

Which of the following sentence starter can be used for Evidence?

• This point shows us that….

• Basically, Source ___ is saying … For example,

• The evidence clearly shows, “______” (Source __)

• Considering . . . it can be concluded that . . .

Which of the following can be used as a sentence starter for introducing a new topic?

• A) To begin with, ...

• B) In conclusion, ...

• C) As a result, ...

• D) In summary, ...

What is a suitable sentence starter for providing an example?

• A) For instance, ...

• B) In contrast, ...

• C) On the other hand, ...

• D) In summary, ...

Which sentence starter is appropriate for expressing an opinion?

• A) I believe that...

• B) In addition to...

• C) As a result of...

• D) In summary, ...

Which of the following can be used as a sentence starter for a counterargument?

• A) However, ...

• B) Therefore, ...

• C) In conclusion, ...

• D) As a result, ...