opening/closing frame · formal
It may be argued that + clause
Use to present a cautious or academic claim that some people might make.
Examples
“It may be argued that stricter regulations have reduced pollution in recent years.”
“It may be argued that technology has changed the nature of work.”
“It may be argued that remote learning benefits motivated students most.”
Band 8 sentence
“It may be argued that investing in education yields higher long-term returns than short-term economic stimuli.”
Collocations
- It may be argued that stricter laws are needed
- It may be argued that this approach is short-sighted
Word family
Common mistakes
It maybe argued that stricter laws help.→It may be argued that stricter laws help.
It may argued that stricter laws are needed.→It may be argued that stricter laws are needed.
Say it for a higher band
5Some people say that + clause→6It is argued that + clause→7+It may be argued that + clause
Synonyms
Arguably, + clause
Easily confused
Arguably, + clause
“Arguably, social media has changed political engagement.”
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