phrase (discourse marker) · formal
One factor to consider is + Noun/that-clause
Used to introduce a relevant point or factor that should be taken into account.
Examples
“One factor to consider is the availability of skilled labour.”
“One factor to consider is that remote areas lack infrastructure.”
“One factor to consider is the students' access to reliable internet.”
Band 8 sentence
“One factor to consider is the digital divide, which may exacerbate educational inequality if remote learning becomes mainstream.”
Collocations
- One factor to consider is the cost
- One factor to consider is that + clause
Word family
Common mistakes
One factor to consider are + Noun→One factor to consider is + Noun
One factor consider is ...→One factor to consider is ...
Say it for a higher band
5There is a problem with + Noun→6One limitation is + Noun/that-clause→7+One factor to consider is + Noun/that-clause
Synonyms
An important factor is
A further consideration is
Easily confused
An important factor is + Noun/that-clause
“An important factor is the availability of funding.”
A further consideration is + Noun/that-clause
“A further consideration is the environmental impact.”
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