grammar · formal

I believe that + clause

Band 5-6task2speaking

A phrase to state a considered opinion or belief; suitable for essays.

Examples

“I believe that governments should invest more in renewable energy.”

“I believe that parents play a vital role in children's education.”

“I believe that stricter safety regulations would reduce accidents.”

Band 8 sentence

“I believe that reallocating public funds toward education would yield significant social and economic returns.”

Collocations

  • I believe that + clause
  • I strongly believe that

Common mistakes

I believe on that everyone should work harder.→I believe that everyone should work harder.

I believe is education important.→I believe education is important.

Say it for a higher band

5I think + clause→6To me, + clause→7+I believe that + clause

Synonyms

I am convinced that

Easily confused

I think

“I think online shopping is convenient for many people.”

I am convinced that

“I am convinced that early education has long-term benefits.”

Related words

It is imperative that + clauseOn the other hand, + clauseIn my opinion, + clauseThere is a strong case to be made for + V-ingThese findings have important implications for + NPTo sum up, + clauseIt took + somebody + [time] + to + VOne advantage of + Noun/Gerund + is + ...

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