Citation Verbs
Citation Verbs (Summary)
Noun/Pronoun
(Author’s full name)
(Author’s last name)
The author
The writer
He/She
(Auhor’s last name)
Citation Verbs
explores
investigates
examines
discusses
reports
describes
explains
emphasizes
questions
Concludes
presents
argues
notes
clarifies
suggests
Summary
(topic)
that/how (important
detail)
that (restate conclusion)
Citation Verbs (Argument Essay)
Opinion
agree
disagree
undecided
Verb Phrases to Express
an Opinion
agree wholeheartedly that
still maintain that
still contend that
am convinced that
disagree entirely that
cannot support the opinion
that
still contend that
am not convinced that
am undecided about
see both sides of the issue
am more inclined to believe
Argument Examples
After examining the
issues, I agree
wholeheartedly that …
After examining the
issues, I cannot support…
Due to the evidence
presented, I see both
sides of the issue.