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Given these points

UK/ˈɡɪvən ðiːz pɔɪnts/US/ˈɡɪvən ðiz pɔɪnts/GI·ven these POINTS

speakingtask2

Used to introduce a conclusion or decision based on previously mentioned points

Examples

“Given these points, the board decided to postpone the project.”

“Given these points, it is reasonable to recommend stricter regulation.”

“Given these points, further research is necessary to test the hypothesis.”

Band 8 sentence

“Given these points about economic cost and social benefit, the government should prioritise investment in renewable energy.”

Collocations

  • Given these points, + clause
  • Given that + clause

Word family

given adj / past participlegive v

Common mistakes

Given this points, we must act.→Given these points, we must act.

Given to these points, the conclusion follows.→Given these points, the conclusion follows.

Say it for a higher band

5Because of these things→6Considering these points→7+Given these points

Synonyms

Considering these points

Easily confused

Considering these points

“Considering these points, the committee reached a compromise.”

Related words

For exampleMost importantlyIt follows thatIn conclusionThat is to sayTo concludeIn other wordsIn summary

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In Emphasis & conclusion

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