subordinator / concessive · academic

Given that + clause, + clause

Band 6-7task2speaking

Introduces a premise or fact to be accepted; often used to give a reason or justification before the main clause.

Examples

“Given that many cities are densely populated, investing in public transport is sensible.”

“Given that the data are incomplete, we should be cautious about firm conclusions.”

“Given that she has ten years' experience, she is the obvious candidate for the role.”

Band 8 sentence

“Given that global temperatures are rising, policymakers must prioritise adaptation strategies alongside mitigation efforts.”

Collocations

  • Given that + clause, + clause

Common mistakes

Because that many people are unemployed, the government acted.→Given that many people are unemployed, the government acted.

Given the fact that many people are unemployed, the government acted.→Given that many people are unemployed, the government acted.

Say it for a higher band

5Because + clause→6Considering that + clause→7+Given that + clause

Synonyms

Considering that / In view of the fact that

Easily confused

Considering that

“Considering that the study was small, the results are interesting.”

Related words

By the time + clause, clauseWhether + clause (or not)So + adjective + that + clauseEven if + clause, clauseSuch + (a/an) + noun + that + clauseIf + past perfect, would have + past participleOn the one hand + clause; on the other hand + clauseThe more + clause, the more + clause

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