grammar · formal
no matter + wh-word + clause
Used to say that something is true in all situations, regardless of a particular condition (no matter how/what/when...).
Examples
“No matter how hard the exam is, I will do my best.”
“No matter what they say, we should stick to the plan.”
“No matter where you go, you can always learn something.”
Band 8 sentence
“No matter how persuasive the arguments for rapid industrialisation are, policymakers must consider long-term environmental costs.”
Collocations
- no matter how + adjective/adverb + clause
- no matter what + clause
Common mistakes
No matter of the weather, we will go.→No matter the weather, we will go.
No matter what, he won't change his mind.→No matter what they say, he won't change his mind.
Say it for a higher band
5however→6however + adjective→7+no matter + wh-word + clause
Synonyms
however + adjective
Easily confused
however + adjective
“However difficult the task, she completed it on time.”
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