Words and expressions for emphasis

- The reason is I like working with people, I have experience of looking after elderly people and I enjoy volunteering work. 

- The problem is I’m a little lazy, I am often late for work because I sleep in. 

- The fact (of the matter is) is that the planet is warming and many species are dying. 

- The fact is we need computers to function better in business. 

- It is true that a lot of accidents are caused by motorbikes. But the point is that the car if far more dangerous. 

- The thing is, he is in a wheelchair and cannot access his own house because of the high steps.

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