grammar · academic

the degree to which + S + V

Band 7+task2speaking

a phrase to express how much something is true or causes a result; similar to 'the extent to which' but often emphasizes measurement

Examples

“the degree to which pollution reduces life expectancy”

“the degree to which technology has changed education”

“assess the degree to which”

Band 8 sentence

“The degree to which parental involvement improves academic outcomes varies across cultures and socioeconomic groups.”

Collocations

  • assess the degree to which
  • measure the degree to which

Common mistakes

degree that→degree to which

how much + clause→the degree to which + clause

Say it for a higher band

5how much→6to what degree→7+the degree to which

Synonyms

the extent to which

Easily confused

the extent to which

“The degree to which exercise benefits mental health is still being researched.”

Related words

defining vs non-defining relative clauses (use of commas and that/which/who), who + Vthe + superlative + N + (that) + S + Veach of whom + V, which is why + S + VIndefinite pronouns + who/that + V (someone/anyone/anything + who/that)the majority of + N + who + Vthose who + V

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