第一篇：高考英語作文常用句型及句子變換

高考英語作文常用句型及句子變換●英語作文常用句型 一.開頭句型

As far as...is concerned

It goes without saying that...It can be said with certainty that...As the proverb says，It has to be noticed that...It’s generally recognized that...It’s likely that...It’s hardly that...It’s hardly too much to say that...What calls for special attention is that...需要特別注意的是There’s no denying the fact that...Nothing is more important than the fact that...What’s far more important is that...二.銜接句型

A case in point is...As is often the case...As stated in the previous paragraph

But the problem is not so simple.Therefore...But it’s a pity that...For all that...In spite of the fact that...Further, we hold opinion that...However , the difficulty lies in...Similarly, we should pay attention to...not(that)...but(that)...In view of the present station 鑒于目前形勢

As has been mentioned above...In this respect, we may as well say 從這個角度上我們可以說However, we have to look at the other side of the coin, that is...三.結(jié)尾句型

I will conclude by saying...Therefore, we have the reason to believe that...All things considered, 總而言之

It may be safely said that...Therefore, in my opinion, it’s more advisable...From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw the conclusion that….The data/statistics/figures lead us to the conclusion that….It can be concluded from the discussion that...從中我們可以得出這樣的結(jié)論From my point of view, it would be better if...四.舉例句型

Let’s take...to illustrate this.試舉例以茲證明

let’s take the above chart as an example to illustrate this.Here is one more example.Take … for example.The same is true of….This offers a typical instance of….We may quote a common example of….Just think of….五.常用于引言段的句型

Some people think that ….To be frank, I can not agree with their opinion for the reasons below.For years, … has been seen as …, but things are quite different now.I believe the title statement is valid because….I cannot entirely agree with the idea that ….I believe….My argument for this view goes as follows.Along with the development of…, more and more….There is a long-running debate as to whether….It is commonly/generally/widely/ believed /held/accepted/recognized that….As far as I am concerned, I completely agree with the former/ the latter.Before giving my opinion, I think it is essential to look at the argument of both sides.六.表示比較和對比的常用句型和表達法

A is completely / totally / entirely different from B.A and B are different in some/every way / respect / aspect.A and B differ in….A differs from B in….The difference between A and B is/lies in/exists in….Compared with/In contrast to/Unlike A, B….A…, on the other hand,/in contrast,/while/whereas B….While it is generally believed that A …, I believe B….Despite their similarities, A and B are also different.Both A and B ….However, A…;on the other hand, B….The most striking difference is that A…, while B….七.演繹法常用的句型

There are several reasons for…, but in general, they come down to three major ones.There are many factors that may account for…, but the following are the most typical ones.Many ways can contribute to solving this problem, but the following ones may be most effective.Generally, the advantages can be listed as follows.The reasons are as follows.八.因果推理法常用句型

Because/Since we read the book, we have learned a lot.If we read the book, we would learn a lot.We read the book;as a result / therefore / thus / hence / consequently / for this reason / because of this, we’ve learned a lot.As a result of /Because of/Due to/Owing to reading the book, we’ve learned a lot.The cause of/reason for/overweight is eating too much.Overweight is caused by/due to/because of eating too much.The effect/consequence/result of eating too much is overweight.Eating too much causes/results in/leads to overweight.●英語寫作中的句式選擇

一、改變時態(tài)

例:The bell is ringing now.（一般）

There goes the bell.（特殊）

二、改變語態(tài)

例: People suggest that the conference be put off.（一般）

It is suggested that the conference be put off.（特殊）

三、使用不定式

例: He is so kind that he can help me.（一般）

He is so kind as to help me.（特殊）

四、使用過去分詞

例: 1.She walked out of the lab and many students followed her.（一般)

Followed by many students,she walked out of the lab.(特殊)

2.Once it is seen,it can never be forgotten.(一般)

Once seen,it can never be forgotten.(特殊)

五、使用 v-ing

例：1.When he arrives，please give me an e-mail．(一般)

On arriving /his arrival,please give me an e-mail.(特殊)

2.If the weather permits,I will come tomorrow.(一般)

I will come tomorrow, weather permitting.(特殊)

六、使用名詞性從句

例:1.It disappointed everybody that he didn’t turn up.(一般)

The fact that he did n’ t turn up disappointed everybody.(特殊)

2.I happened to have met him.(一般)It happened that I had met him.(特殊)

3.To his surprise, the little girl knows so many things.(一般)

What surprises him is that the little girl knows so many things.(特殊)

七、使用定語從句

例:The girl is spoken highly of.Her composition was well written.(一般)The girl whose composition was well written is spoken highly of.(特殊)

八、使用狀語從句

例:1.I won‘t believe what he says.(一般)

No matter what he says, I won‘t believe.(特殊)

2.If you come back before six o'clock, you can go out.(一般)

You can go out on condition that you come back before six o'clock.(特殊)

3.If she doesn’t agree, what shall we do?(一般)

Supposing that she doesn’t agree, what shell we do ?(特殊)

九、使用虛擬語氣

例: The ship didn't sink with all on board because there were the efforts of the captain.(一般)

But for the efforts of the captain ,the ship would have sunk with all on board.(特殊)

十、使用倒裝句型

例：Though I'm weak I'll make the effort.(一般)

Weak as I am, I'll make the effort.(特殊)

第二篇：高考英語作文常用句型及句子變換

2014高考英語作文常用句型及句子變換

一.開頭句型

1.As far as...is concerned

2.It goes without saying that...3.It can be said with certainty that...4.As the proverb says，5.It has to be noticed that...6.It`s generally recognized that...7.It`s likely that...8.It`s hardly that...9.It’s hardly too much to say that...10.What calls for special attention is that...需要特別注意的是

11.There’s no denying the fact that...毫無疑問，無可否認

12.Nothing is more important than the fact that...13.what’s far more important is that...二.銜接句型

A case in point is...As is often the case...As stated in the previous paragraph如前段所述

But the problem is not so simple.Therefore然而問題并非如此簡單，所以……

But it’s a pity that...For all that...In spite of the fact that...Further, we hold opinion that...? However , the difficulty lies in...Similarly, we should pay attention to...? not(that)...but(that)...不是，而是

In view of the present station.鑒于目前形勢

? As has been mentioned above...? In this respect, we may as well(say)從這個角度上我們可以說

? However, we have to look at the other side of the coin, that is...然而我們還得看到事物的另一方面，即

三.結(jié)尾句型

I will conclude by saying...Therefore, we have the reason to believe that...All things considered,總而言之

It may be safely said that...Therefore, in my opinion, it’s more advisable...? From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw the conclusion that….? The data/statistics/figures lead us to the conclusion that….? It can be concluded from the discussion that...從中我們可以得出這樣的結(jié)論

? From my point of view, it would be better if...在我看來……也許更好

第三篇：新課標(biāo)高考英語作文常用句型及句子結(jié)構(gòu)變換

廖立忠高中英語輔導(dǎo)材料——《新課標(biāo)高考英語作文常用句型及句子結(jié)構(gòu)變換》

新課標(biāo)高考英語作文常用句型及句子結(jié)構(gòu)變換

一、開頭句型（13種）

1.As far as...is concerned

2.It goes without saying that...3.It can be said with certainty that...4.As the proverb says, …

5.It has to be noticed that...6.It`s generally recognized that...7.It`s likely that...8.It`s hardly that...9.It’s hardly too much to say that...10.What calls for special attention is that...（需要特別注意的是……）

11.There’s no denying the fact that...（毫無疑問，無可否認……）

12.Nothing is more important than the fact that...13.What’s far more important is that...二、銜接句型（12種）

1.A case in point is...2.As is often the case...3.As stated in the previous paragraph（如前段所述）

4.But the problem is not so simple.Therefore（然而問題并非如此簡單，所以……）

5.But it’s a pity that...6.For all that...In spite of the fact that...7.Further, we hold opinion that..., However, the difficulty lies in...8.Similarly, we should pay attention to..., not(that)...but(that)...（不是……而是……）

9.In view of the present station, …(鑒于目前形勢，……)

10.As has been mentioned above...11.In this respect, we may as well(say)(從這個角度上我們可以說)

12.However, we have to look at the other side of the coin, which is...（然而我們還得看到事物的另一方面，即 ……）

三、結(jié)尾句型（9種）

1.I will conclude by saying...2.Therefore, we have the reason to believe that...(第 1頁，共 5頁)

3.All things considered …（總而言之……）

4.It may be safely said that...5.Therefore, in my opinion, it’s more advisable...6.From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw the conclusion that….7.The data/statistics/figures lead us to the conclusion that….8.It can be concluded from the discussion that...（從中我們可以得出這樣的結(jié)論……）

9.From my point of view, it would be better if...（在我看來，……也許更好）

四、舉例句型（8種）

1.Let’s take...to illustrate this/ it.（試以……舉例以茲證明）

2.Let’s take the above chart as an example to illustrate this.3.Here is one more example.近年高考中英語作文常用此類舉例句型 ：

4.Take … for example.5.The same is true of….6.This offers a typical instance of….7.We may quote a common example of….8.Just think of….五、常用于引言段的句型（10種）

1.Some people think that….To be frank, I cannot agree with their opinion for the reason below...2.For years, … has been seen as …, but things are quite different now.3.I believe the title statement is valid because….4.I cannot entirely agree with the idea that ….I believe….5.My argument for this view goes as follows.6.Along with the development of…, more and more….7.There is a long-running debate as to whether….8.It is commonly/generally/widely/ believed /held/accepted/recognized that….9.As far as I am concerned, I completely agree with the former/ the latter.10.Before giving my opinion, I think it is essential to look at the argument of both sides.六、表示比較和對比的常用句型和表達法（11種）

1.A is completely / totally / entirely different from B.2.A and B are different in some/every way / respect / aspect.3.A and B differ in….4.A differs from B in….5.The difference between A and B is/lies in/exists in….6.Compared with/In contrast to/Unlike A, B….7.A…, on the other hand,/in contrast,/while/whereas B….8.While it is generally believed that A …, I believe B….9.Despite their similarities, A and B are also different.10.Both A and B ….However, A…;on the other hand, B….11.The most striking difference is that A…, while B….七、演繹法常用的句型（5種）

1.There are several reasons for…, but in general, they come down to three major ones.2.There are many factors that may account for…, but the following are the most typical ones.近年高考中英語作文常用此類舉例句型 ：

3.Many ways can contribute to solving this problem, but the following ones may be most effective.4．Generally, the advantages can be listed as follows.5．The reasons are as follows.八、因果推理法常用句型（8種）

1.Because/Since we read the book, we have learned a lot.2.If we read the book, we would learn a lot.3.We read the book;as a result /therefore/ thus / hence / consequently / for this reason / because of this, we’ve learned a lot.4.As a result of /Because of/Due to/Owing to reading the book, we’ve learned a lot.5.The cause of/reason for/overweight is eating too much.6.Overweight is caused by/due to/because of eating too much.7.The effect/consequence/result of eating too much is overweight.8.Eating too much causes/results in/leads to overweight.英語寫作中如何進行句式選擇始終是一難點。老師結(jié)合平時的練習(xí)和我們所學(xué)短語及語法做如下總結(jié),與大家分享的同時希望能對同學(xué)們的英語寫作有所啟發(fā)：

一、改變時態(tài) 一般

There goes the bell.特殊

二、改變語態(tài)

People suggest that the conference be put off.一般 It is suggested that the conference be put off.特殊

三、使用不定式

He is so kind that he can help me.一般

He is so kind as to help me.特殊

四、使用過去分詞

1.She walked out of the lab and many students followed her.一般, she walked out of the lab 特殊.2.Once it is seen, it can never be forgotten.一般

Once seen, it can never be forgotten.特殊

五、使用 v-ing

1.When he arrives，please give me an e-mail．一般

On arriving /his arrival, please give me an e-mail.特殊

2.If the weather permits ,I will come tomorrow.一般

I will come tomorrow, weather permitting..特殊

六、使用名詞性從句

1.It disappointed everybody that he didn’t turn up.一般

The fact that he didn’t turn up disappointed everybody.特殊

2.I happened to have met him.一般

It happened that I had met him.特殊

3.To his surprise, the little girl knows so many things.一般

What surprises him is that the little girl knows so many things.特殊

七、使用定語從句

一般

whose composition was well written is spoken highly of.特殊

八、使用狀語從句

1.I won‘t believe what he says.一般

No matter what he says, I won‘t believe.特殊

2.If you come back before six o'clock, you can go out.一般

You can go out on condition that you come back before six o'clock..特殊

3.一般

Supposing that she doesn’t agree, what shell we do ?特殊

九、使用虛擬語氣

例: The ship didn't sink with all on board because there were the efforts of the ca ptain.一般

But for the efforts of the captain, the ship would have sunk with all on board.特殊

十、使用倒裝句型

例：Though I'm weak, I'll make the effort.一般 Weak as I am, I'll make the effort..特殊

第四篇：英語句型變換 1

句型變換

第一部分：摘自《期末復(fù)習(xí)指導(dǎo)》 1.He always works on Tuesday.(改為一般

疑問句)

第二部分：摘自《英語試卷》

1.Xiaoyan sometimes goes to the pub after

work.(改為一般疑問句)

15.用how

long對劃線部分提問)

2.You can use the phone in the living

room.(改為否定句)

3.Mary will be there.(改為否定句)

4.The flight takes about 用

how long 對劃線部分提問)

5.The flat costs a month.(用

how much 對劃線部分提問)

6.Does the nurse have lunch between

12.00 and 1.00 pm?(改為肯定陳述句)

7.I have to go to work that day.(改為否定

句)

8.He is keen on 用

what對劃線部分提問)

9.用how long對劃線部分提問)10.You can’t smoke here.（改為祈使句）11.There are three persons in this

picture.(改為一般疑問句)

12.I’ll write the confirmation for you

now.(改為否定句)

13.You get off 用where對劃線部分提問)14.用why 對劃線部分提問)

15.用how

often 對劃線部分提問）

2.He’s

currently

working

on

TV

advertisements.(改為一般疑問句)3.I have to work every evening.(改為否

定句)

4.She is flying for Paris 用

when對劃線部分提問)

5.用how old

對劃線部分提問)

6.They have a large house.(改為一般疑

問句)

7.He is talking to a customer.(改為一般

疑問句)8.She often eats fish at lunchtime.(改為

否定句)

9.Xiaoyan likes living in Shanghai

用why對劃線部分提問)

10.four people.(用how much對劃線部分提問)

11.They have a large house.(改為一般疑

問句)

12.There are two plants in the house.(改為

一般疑問句)

13.He wants to go to the gym everyday.(改

為否定句)

14.She usually finishes用when對劃線部分提問)

16.she likes swimming(改為一般疑問句）

Does shelikeswimming?

17.1 have to work every evening(改否定句）1 don't have to work evening.18.we often eat fish at lunchtime(改否定句）wedon'toften eat fish at lunchtime 19.they are going to do the shopping用when對劃線提問）

When are they going to do the shopping? 20.weneed tocreamforfourpeople(用how much 對劃線部分提問）

Howmuchcreamdo we needto buy for fourpeople? 26.Does the nurse have lunch between 12.00 and 1.00 pm?(改為肯定陳述句)The nurse has lunch between 12.00 and 1.00

27.I have to go to work that day.(改否定句)I don’t have to go to work that day.28.He is keen on 用

What 對劃線部分提問)What is he keen on?

用how long對劃線部分提問)How long won’t Jane go to work? 30.You can’t smoke here.(改為祈使句)(Please)Do not smoke here.26.He always works on Tuesday.(改為一般疑問句)

Does he always work on Tuesday?

27.You can use the phone in the living room.(改為否定句)

.You can’t use the phone in the living room.28.Mary will be there.(改為否定句)Mary won’t be there.用how long對劃線部分提問)

How long does the flight take?30.Theflatcostsa month.(用how much對劃線部分提問)

How much does the flat cost a month?

第五篇：高考英語作文萬能句子：8種實用句型

高考英語作文萬能句子：

8種實用句型

一.開頭句型

1.As far as...is concerned就……而言

2.It goes without saying that...不言而喻，...3.It can be said with certainty that...可以肯定地說......4.As the proverb says，正如諺語所說的，5.It has to be noticed that...它必須注意到，...6.It's generally recognized that...它普遍認為...7.It's likely that...這可能是因為...8.It's hardly that...這是很難的......9.It's hardly too much to say that...它幾乎沒有太多的說…

10.What calls for special attention is that...需要特別注意的是

11.There's no denying the fact that...毫無疑問，無可否認

12.Nothing is more important than the fact that...沒有什么比這更重要的是…

13.what's far more important is that...更重要的是…

二.銜接句型

1.A case in point is...一個典型的例子是...2.As is often the case...由于通常情況下...3.As stated in the previous paragraph 如前段所述

4.But the problem is not so simple.Therefore 然而問題并非如此簡單，所以……

5.But it's a pity that...但遺憾的是…

6.For all that...對于這一切......In spite of the fact that...盡管事實......7.Further, we hold opinion that...此外，我們堅持認為，...8.However , the difficulty lies in...然而，困難在于…

9.Similarly, we should pay attention to...同樣，我們要注意...10.not(that)...but(that)...不是，而是

11.In view of the present station.鑒于目前形勢

12.As has been mentioned above...正如上面所提到的…

13.In this respect, we may as well(say)從這個角度上我們可以說

14.However, we have to look at the other side of the coin, that is...然而我們還得看到事物的另一方面，即 …

三.結(jié)尾句型

1.I will conclude by saying...最后我要說…

2.Therefore, we have the reason to believe that...因此，我們有理由相信…

3.All things considered,總而言之It may be safely said that...它可以有把握地說......4.Therefore, in my opinion, it's more advisable...因此，在我看來，更可取的是…

5.From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw the conclusion that….通過以上討論，我們可以得出結(jié)論…

6.The data/statistics/figures lead us to the conclusion that….通過數(shù)據(jù)我們得到的結(jié)論是，....7.It can be concluded from the discussion that...從中我們可以得出這樣的結(jié)論

8.From my point of view, it would be better if...在我看來……也許更好

四.舉例句型

1.Let's take...to illustrate this.2.let's take the above chart as an example to illustrate this.3.Here is one more example.4.Take … for example.5.The same is true of….6.This offers a typical instance of….7.We may quote a common example of….8.Just think of….五.常用于引言段的句型

1.Some people think that ….有些人認為…To be frank, I can not agree with their opinion for the reasons below.坦率地說，我不能同意他們的意見，理由如下。

2.For years, … has been seen as …, but things are quite different now.多年來，……一直被視為……，但今天的情況有很大的不同。

3.I believe the title statement is valid because….我認為這個論點是正確的，因為…

4.I cannot entirely agree with the idea that ….我無法完全同意這一觀點的… I believe….5.My argument for this view goes as follows.我對這個問題的看法如下。

6.Along with the development of…, more and more….隨著……的發(fā)展，越來越多…

7.There is a long-running debate as to whether….有一個長期運行的辯論，是否…

8.It is commonly/generally/widely/ believed /held/accepted/recognized that….它通常是認為…

9.As far as I am concerned, I completely agree with the former/ the latter.就我而言，我完全同意前者/后者。

10.Before giving my opinion, I think it is essential to look at the argument of both sides.在給出我的觀點之前，我想有必要看看雙方的論據(jù)。

六 表示比較和對比的常用句型和表達法

1.A is completely / totally / entirely different from B.2.A and B are different in some/every way / respect / aspect.3.A and B differ in….4.A differs from B in….5.The difference between A and

B is/lies in/exists in….6.Compared with/In contrast to/Unlike A, B….7.A…, on the other

hand,/in contrast,/while/whereas B….8.While it is generally believed that A …, I believe B….9.Despite their similarities, A and B are also different.10.Both A and B ….However, A…;on the other hand, B….11.The most striking difference is that A…, while B….七 演繹法常用的句型

1.There are several reasons for…, but in general, they come down to three major ones.有幾個原因……，但一般，他們可以歸結(jié)為三個主要的。

2.There are many factors that may account for…, but the following are the most typical ones.有許多因素可能占...，但以下是最典型的。

3.Many ways can contribute to solving this problem, but the following ones may be most effective.有很多方法可以解決這個問題，但下面的可能是最有效的。

4.Generally, the advantages can be listed as follows.一般來說，這些優(yōu)勢可以列舉如下。

5.The reasons are as follows.八 因果推理法常用句型

1.Because/Since we read the book, we have learned a lot.2.If we read the book, we would learn a lot.3.We read the book;as a result / therefore / thus / hence / consequently / for this reason / because of this, we've learned a lot.4.As a result of /Because of/Due to/Owing to reading the book, we've learned a lot.由于閱讀這本書，我們已經(jīng)學(xué)到了很多。

5.The cause of/reason for/overweight is eating too much.6.Overweight is caused by/due to/because of eating too much.7.The effect/consequence/result of eating too much is overweight.8.Eating too much causes/results in/leads to overweight.吃太多導(dǎo)致超

一、英語書信的常見寫作模板

開頭部分：

How nice to hear from you again.Let me tell you something about the activity.I’m glad to have received your letter of Apr.9th.I’m pleased to hear that you’re coming to China for a visit.I’m writing to thank you for your help during my stay in America.結(jié)尾部分：

With best wishes.I’m looking forward to your reply.I’d appreciate it if you could reply earlier.二、口頭通知常見寫作模板

呼語及開場白部分：

Ladies and gentlemen, May I have your attention, please? I have an announcement to make.正文部分：

All the teachers and students are required to attend it.Please take your notebooks and make notes.Please listen carefully and we’ll have a discussion in groups.Please come on time and don’t be late.結(jié)束語部分：

Please come and join in it.Everybody is welcome to attend it.I hope you’ll have a nice time here.That’s all.Thank you.三、議論文模板

1.正反觀點式議論文模板

第1段：Recently we’ve had a discussion about whether we should...（導(dǎo)入話題）Our opinions are divided on this topic.（觀點有分歧）

正文：

第2段：Most of the students are in favour of it.（正方觀點）

Here are the reasons.First...Second...Finally...(列出2~3個贊成的理由)

第3段：However, the others are strongly against it.（反方觀點）

Their reasons are as follows.In the first place...What’s more...In addition...(列出2~3個反對的理由)

結(jié)論：

第4段：Personally speaking, the advantages overweigh the disadvantages, for it will do us more harm than good, so I support it.（個人觀點）オ

2.“A或者B”類議論文模板：

導(dǎo)入：

第1段：Some people hold the opinion that A is superior to B in many ways.Others, however, argue that B is much better.Personally, I would prefer A because I think A has more advantages.正文：

第2段：There are many reasons why I prefer A.The main reason is that...Another reason is that...(贊同A的原因)

第3段: Of course, B also has advantages to some extent...(列出1~2個B的優(yōu)勢)結(jié)論：

第4段: But if all these factors are considered, A is much better than B.From what has been discussed above, we may finally draw the conclusion that...(得出結(jié)論)オ

3.觀點論述類議論文模板：

導(dǎo)入：

第1段：提出一種現(xiàn)象或某個決定作為議論的話題

As a student, I am strongly in favour of the decision.（亮明自己的觀點是贊成還是反對）The reasons for this may be listed as follows.（過渡句，承上啟下）

正文：

第2段：First of all...Secondly...Besides...(列出2~3個贊成或反對的理由)

第3段：In conclusion, I believe that...（照應(yīng)第1段，構(gòu)成“總—分—總”結(jié)構(gòu)）

4.“How to”類議論文模板：

導(dǎo)入：

第1段：提出一種現(xiàn)象或某種困難作為議論的話題

正文：

第2段：Many ways can help to solve this serious problem, but the following may be most effective.First of all...Another way to solve the problem is...Finally...(列出2~3個解決此類問題的辦法)

結(jié)論：

第3段：These are not the best but the only two/ three measures we can take.But it should be noted that we should take action to...(強調(diào)解決此類問題的根本方法)

四、圖表作文寫作模板

The chart gives us an overall picture of the 圖表主題.The first thing we notice is that 圖表最大特點.This means that as(進一步說明).We can see from the statistics given that 圖表細節(jié)一.After 動詞-ing 細節(jié)一中的第一個變化，the動詞-ed+幅度+時間(緊跟著的變化).The figures also tell us that圖表細節(jié)二.Inthe column, we can see that accounts for(進一步描述).Judging from these figures, we can draw the conclusion that(結(jié)論).The reason for this, as far as I am concerned is that(給出原因)./ It is high time that we(發(fā)出倡議).五、圖畫類寫作模板：1.開頭

Look at this picture./The picture shows that.../From this picture, we can see.../As is shown in the picture.../As is seen in the picture...2.銜接句

As we all know,.../As is known to all,.../It is well known that.../In my opinion,.../As far as I am concerned,.../This sight reminds me of something in my daily life.3.結(jié)尾句

In conclusion.../In brief.../On the whole.../In short.../In a word.../Generally speaking.../As has been stated...