1. Alternative Phrases for Common Essay Words
Introduction

2. Reason for alternative words
When writing an essay, it is often easy to fall into using the trap of using same words for common phrases all the time
e.g. “The aim of this essay is to… The aim of this essay is also to……. The final aim of this essay is to…….”

3. Reason for alternative words
This is considered bad form. It is necessary to use a variety of words to demonstrate your English ability. Remember, no matter how much you like eating in a restaurant, would you be happy to eat the same meal every day?

4. Alternative words for the introduction
Aim
purpose
objective
goal
target
intention
mission
desired outcome

5. Example
Write 5 introduction sentences using different ‘aim words’ above for the title
“Please compare IIS to ABAC University.”
e.g. This aim of this essay is to compare IIS to ABAC University.

6. Alternative words for the introduction
will
sets out to
is intended to
intends to

7. Example
Write 5 introduction sentences using different ‘will words’ above for the title
“Please compare IIS to ABAC University.”
e.g. This essay will compare IIS to ABAC University