1. Balanced Argument Essay

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1. Balanced Argument Essay 
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In our daily life=At the current time=In this rapidly changing world=In our modern life= It is obvious/apparent/clear 
that… 
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It is often claimed/stated/believed/argued that… while=whilst=whereas others believe/claim/state/argue that… 
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Both sides of this issue will be discussed/considered in this essay. 
On the one hand, a lot of advantages of the issue can be observed.= It is essential to mention that according to some 
people one of the most clear advantages of X is that…=It is necessary to state that the most apparent advantages of X is 
that…=There is no doubt that the most obvious positive sides of X is that …= It is undoubtedly true that there are a lot 
of positive sides of X. First of all,..= It is often stated that one of the most apparent advantages of X is that… 
First, second, moreover/furthermore 
Firstly, Secondly, Moreover/Furthermore 
One of the beneficial sides of the issue is that… A further point which should be taken into account is that… 
On the other hand, there are some drawbacks of the issue which should be taken into consideration..= It is essential to 
emphasize that there is another side of the issue which should be taken into account.= It is necessary to state that 
drawbacks of the issue can be also observed in addition to its advantages.= it is obvious that the most apparent 
drawbacks of X is that…= 
After considering both sides, it can be stated without any hesitation that advantages of the issue outweigh its other side, 
i.e. disadvantages. … 
In summary=In conclusion=To conclude=To sum up… , it is apparent to say that… 
 
 
Balanced Argument Essay 
Opinion Essay 
Problem Solving 
IELTS ESSAYS 
Introduction 
(3sentences) 
Body 1 (advantages) 
(4-5 sentences) 
It includes 2-3 advantages of the issue. It is important to count 
advantages using linking words like first, second of all, furthermore etc.
It indicates general information regarding the essay. In other words, it should 
advertise the essay including clear illustration of the essay. 
Body 2 (disadvantages) 
(4-5 sentences) 
2-3 negative sides of the issue should be illustrated without using 
personal opinion. Like in Body 1, just give facts relating to the issue.
Body 3 (your opinion) 
(4-5 sentences) 
In this paragraph give your own opinion regarding the issue.
Conclusion 
2 sentences 
State your opinion one more time with different words 

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