linking phrase · academic
a useful illustration is
/ə ˈjuːsfəl ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən ɪz/a·USE·ful·il·lus·TRA·tion·is
introduces a concrete illustration that helps clarify a point, often used in academic writing
Examples
“A useful illustration is the way telemedicine has improved access for rural patients.”
“When discussing inequality, a useful illustration is the gap in internet access between urban and rural areas.”
“To explain the policy's flaw, a useful illustration is the unintended rise in small business closures.”
Band 8 sentence
“In exploring urban regeneration, a useful illustration is the conversion of old warehouses into affordable housing and community spaces.”
Collocations
- a useful illustration is + clause
- provide an illustration
Word family
Common mistakes
a useful illustration are→a useful illustration is
a useful illustration of→a useful illustration is
Say it for a higher band
5a good example is→6for example→7+a useful illustration is
Synonyms
a good example is
Easily confused
a good example is
“A good example is the rise of hybrid cars in consumer markets.”
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