prepositional phrase / subordinating · academic
On the assumption that + clause, clause
Used to state that something is being assumed as true for the purposes of argument or analysis.
Examples
“On the assumption that demand will rise, the company is increasing production.”
“On the assumption that prices remain stable, the model predicts modest growth.”
“On the assumption that students have internet access, the course includes online modules.”
Band 8 sentence
“On the assumption that migration continues at current rates, urban planners must prioritise infrastructure expansion.”
Collocations
- on the assumption that + data/figures/policy
- work/proceed on the assumption that
Word family
Common mistakes
On assumption that the data is correct, we proceed.→On the assumption that the data is correct, we proceed.
Assuming the data is correct, on the assumption we proceed.→On the assumption that the data is correct, we proceed.
Say it for a higher band
5Assuming that + clause→6Provided that + clause→7+On the assumption that + clause, clause
Synonyms
Assuming that
Provided that (if)
Easily confused
Assuming that + clause
“Assuming that traffic stays light, we should arrive on time.”
Provided that + clause
“Provided that the weather is fine, we will have the picnic.”
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