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Stating an Opinion

Without a doubt, GERUND is ADJECTIVE Without a doubt, walking to work each day is an
idea / method / way. excellent way to lose weight.

GERUND should not be allowed. Texting in class should not be allowed.

There are many benefits / advantages to There are many benefits to regular meditation.
NOUN.

There are many drawbacks / disadvantages There are many drawbacks to leaving electronics
to NOUN. plugged in overnight.

NOUN should be required / mandatory. Art education should be required of all high school
students.

For all of these important reasons, S + V. For all of these important reasons, the U.S.
government should cease production of the penny.

Based on NOUN, S + V. Based on the facts presented, high-fat foods should be
banned from the cafeteria.

Arguing and Persuading

It is important to remember + NOUN It is important to remember that self-diagnosis is rarely
CLAUSE. accurate.
According to a recent survey, S + V. According to a recent survey, most people’s biggest
fear is of making a speech in public.

Even more important, S + V. Even more important, the printing press made the
possibility of self-education a reality for the masses.

Despite this, S + V. Despite this, most people still lacked the spare time to
read.

S + must / should / ought to ... Researchers must stop unethical animal testing.

For these reasons, S + V. For these reasons, the Internet should never be
governed by one specific country.

Obviously, S + V. Obviously, citizens will get used to this new law.

Without a doubt, S + V. Without a doubt, people with pets should not smoke
indoors.

I agree that S + V; however, S + V I agree that a college degree is important; however,
getting a practical technical license can also be very
useful.

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