The document presents various phrases for expressing degrees of certainty or uncertainty about a statement from saying "I think" to expressing something is an obvious fact or admitting doubt.
It also includes ways to emphasize importance or draw attention to a fact, as well as phrases for beginning or summarizing an argument.
The phrases are grouped into sets based on levels of certainty, emphasis, admission, or function in an argument.
The document presents various phrases for expressing degrees of certainty or uncertainty about a statement from saying "I think" to expressing something is an obvious fact or admitting doubt.
It also includes ways to emphasize importance or draw attention to a fact, as well as phrases for beginning or summarizing an argument.
The phrases are grouped into sets based on levels of certainty, emphasis, admission, or function in an argument.
The document presents various phrases for expressing degrees of certainty or uncertainty about a statement from saying "I think" to expressing something is an obvious fact or admitting doubt.
It also includes ways to emphasize importance or draw attention to a fact, as well as phrases for beginning or summarizing an argument.
The phrases are grouped into sets based on levels of certainty, emphasis, admission, or function in an argument.
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