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C1 Functions

Core inventory of expressions in English for C1 Level (EAQUALS)

QuestionAnswer
I have a bit of a problem with... Expressing attitudes and feelings precisely
I don’t really feel comfortable with . . . Expressing attitudes and feelings precisely
I couldn’t care less whether . . . or not. Expressing attitudes and feelings precisely
I’m afraid this is something I feel quite strongly about. Expressing attitudes and feelings precisely
I have rather mixed feelings about this. Expressing attitudes and feelings precisely
I do not understand why we would do such a thing. Expressing attitudes and feelings precisely
It is highly likely that... Expressing certainty, probability, or doubt
No doubt Expressing certainty, probability, or doubt
There is bound to be trouble at the meeting Expressing certainty, probability, or doubt
Is that settled, then? Expressing certainty, probability, or doubt
It looks as if Expressing certainty, probability, or doubt
Surely, you don’t think it was my fault? Expressing certainty, probability, or doubt
In a nutshell, Synthesizing, evaluating, and glossing information
long story short, Synthesizing, evaluating, and glossing information
All things considered, Synthesizing, evaluating, and glossing information
Another way of putting this would be to say . . . Synthesizing, evaluating, and glossing information
To recap on what has been said so far, . . . Synthesizing, evaluating, and glossing information
Supposing he had missed his train... Speculating and hypothezising about causes and consequences
we might be better off in the long run. Speculating and hypothezising about causes and consequences
Well if we don’t do something about... there could be a lot more fallout than... Speculating and hypothezising about causes and consequences
I assume... Expressing opinions tentatively, hedging
Am I right to think... Expressing opinions tentatively, hedging
It’s supposed to be good. Expressing opinions tentatively, hedging
I’m just not so sure about... Expressing opinions tentatively, hedging
I should think... Expressing opinions tentatively, hedging
It could well be Expressing opinions tentatively, hedging
There’s no doubt about the fact that Expressing shades of opinion and certainty
No, I’m absolutely sure. I mean look at Expressing shades of opinion and certainty
I may be wrong, but I think ... is almost certain. Expressing shades of opinion and certainty
I have a feeling there may be a problem here. Expressing shades of opinion and certainty
I suppose that could be an option. Expressing shades of opinion and certainty
I rather doubt that... Expressing shades of opinion and certainty
It’s not something I feel strongly about Expressing shades of opinion and certainty
one option/possibility might be Expressing shades of opinion and certainty
I really think that Expressing shades of opinion and certainty
when it comes to... Expressing shades of opinion and certainty
To be honest, I simply don’t care. Expressing reaction, e.g. indifference
Why bother? Expressing reaction, e.g. indifference
It’s not such a big issue. Expressing reaction, e.g. indifference
I don’t really mind/have an opinion, one way or the other. Expressing reaction, e.g. indifference
What are you trying to say? Expressing reaction, e.g. indifference
Absolutely! Expressing reaction, e.g. indifference
I don’t believe it. Expressing reaction, e.g. indifference
That’s amazing! Expressing reaction, e.g. indifference
Oh, you poor thing. Expressing reaction, e.g. indifference
You can say that again! Expressing reaction, e.g. indifference
The ... highlights some important issues but it does not, to my mind, get to the bottom of the problem. Critiquing and reviewing
It’s an excellent summary, but I think it would be improved by a deeper consideration of X. Critiquing and reviewing
The ... sets out to do X, and it does parts of this well, but it seems to me to lack . . . Critiquing and reviewing
The good/best thing about ... is that it is so concise. It really hits the nail on the head. Critiquing and reviewing
Well, it starts well, but then after x pages/ in the section on X, I had the impression that it . . . Critiquing and reviewing
It is frequently argued that . . . , however Developing an argument systematically
X is clearly a topic of concern to many people nowadays Developing an argument systematically
There are several reasons for this: one . .. , two . . . , and finally . . . Developing an argument systematically
The main reason for this . . . is/may be . . Developing an argument systematically
Some people might argue that . . .However . . . Developing an argument systematically
Opponents of this idea try to suggest that . . . However . . . Developing an argument systematically
It’s clear that . . . Developing an argument systematically
No one would dispute that . . . Developing an argument systematically
It is generally accepted that . . . Developing an argument systematically
All the evidence/data indicates/suggests that . . . Developing an argument systematically
Thus to conclude, the central issues are .. . /the key point is . . . Developing an argument systematically
In conclusion, before we . . . we need to . . . Developing an argument systematically
I see what you mean, but . . Conceding a point
I take your point. Conceding a point
I agree we need . . . Conceding a point
It’s certainly true that . . . Conceding a point
I have to admit that . . . Conceding a point
It is true that . . . Conceding a point
Though I hate to say it, I think you are right that . . . Conceding a point
That may be true, but . . Conceding a point
The main point I’d like to emphasize here is the fact that Emphasizing a point, feeling, issue
They did nothing, absolutely nothing. Emphasizing a point, feeling, issue
He’s not Roger Federer but he is a very good tennis player. Emphasizing a point, feeling, issue
I know this may not be a popular conclusion, but it seems to me we have to face (facts/ the fact that . . . ) Defending a point of view persuasively
I do appreciate that what I proposed may be expensive/painful/a surprise to some people, but I really am convinced that... Defending a point of view persuasively
I recognize that this may . . . , but . . . Defending a point of view persuasively
But one should not lose sight of the fact that . . . Defending a point of view persuasively
But surely one still needs to take X into account Defending a point of view persuasively
What you say may be true in some contexts, however in this case…. Responding to counterarguments
You may be right, but I still think that . . .. Responding to counterarguments
While it may indeed be true that . . . ,I still think . .. Responding to counterarguments
There is no evidence to show that … Responding to counterarguments
On the contrary, . . . Responding to counterarguments
I think you have misunderstood the point I was making . . . Responding to counterarguments
I can see where you are coming from but... Responding to counterarguments
In some circumstances, I would agree with you entirely, but in this case . . . Responding to counterarguments
Even so, he still has a long way to go before he is suitable management material. Responding to counterarguments
No matter how you look at it, he made a mistake. Responding to counterarguments
All the same, she deserves another chance. Responding to counterarguments
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