Opinions Reasons and Everyday Decisions

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Opinions Reasons and Everyday Decisions

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1. Stating a view (20 entries)
  1. I tend to think
  2. personally
  3. it seems to me
  4. I feel strongly about
  5. as a rule
  6. from my point of view
  7. what matters to me
  8. I wouldn't say that
  9. in my experience
  10. my impression is
  11. I'd say
  12. generally speaking
  13. I'm not convinced
  14. I reckon
  15. frame
  16. contrast
  17. it seems to me that
  18. definite
  19. define
  20. neither
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2. Giving reasons (20 entries)
  1. partly because
  2. the point is
  3. for that reason
  4. above all
  5. for instance
  6. after all
  7. in that case
  8. as a result
  9. since
  10. the trouble is
  11. given the choice
  12. result from
  13. contribute to
  14. changing attitudes
  15. because of
  16. fill a gap
  17. basis
  18. influence
  19. raise prices
  20. tax
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3. Comparing options (20 entries)
  1. on the other hand
  2. more practical
  3. either way
  4. the better option
  5. disadvantage
  6. pros and cons
  7. compared with
  8. rather than
  9. value for money
  10. less likely
  11. compare offers
  12. offer an alternative
  13. personal choice
  14. price per serving
  15. compare labels
  16. choose a substitute
  17. service quality
  18. affordable energy
  19. lower costs
  20. well over
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4. Agreement and disagreement (20 entries)
  1. absolutely
  2. I suppose so
  3. still
  4. not quite
  5. I'm not so sure
  6. I see it differently
  7. I know what you mean
  8. I see your point
  9. I doubt it
  10. valid point
  11. doubt
  12. agree on
  13. not necessarily
  14. conclusion
  15. reject
  16. equally
  17. despite
  18. properly
  19. category
  20. border
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5. Reaching a decision (20 entries)
  1. decision
  2. make up your mind
  3. think it over
  4. reach an agreement
  5. stick with
  6. take a vote
  7. go for
  8. it's settled
  9. option
  10. have a say
  11. alternative
  12. base a decision on
  13. vote on
  14. recommendation
  15. record a decision
  16. vote
  17. benefit
  18. consequence
  19. review a decision
  20. determine
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