Phrase Bank

So, now that you know how to answer each question, the next step is to enhance your writing with some useful phrases.

This page aims to give you an overview of some useful words or phrases for your exam. Varying your word and phrase choice is vital to improving the quality of your writing. 

Here you will find helpful phrases to:

  • Link and contrast ideas
  • Start paragraphs
  • Introduce ideas

And many more, including a variety of essay phrases that will take your writing to the next level and impress the examiner by demonstrating a high level of skill.

We will also cover topics such as comparing sources, analysing and linking ideas, as well as sophisticated swap-outs for some common phrases!