grammar · academic

the point (that) + S + V

Band 6-7speakingtask2

A structure used to state the main idea or argument; followed by a clause that explains the point.

Examples

“The point that the author makes is that early education should be prioritised.”

“The point of the experiment was to test whether the new method reduced errors.”

“The point he raised about traffic congestion convinced several council members.”

Band 8 sentence

“The point that the report emphasises is that long-term investment in infrastructure yields social and economic returns that outweigh short-term costs.”

Collocations

  • the main point
  • make a point
  • miss the point

Common mistakes

The point is because we need more data.→The point is that we need more data.

The point to mention is that the study was short.→The point to mention is that the study was short.

Say it for a higher band

5it means that→6the point is that→7+the point (that) + S + V

Synonyms

the main point is that

the purpose is that

Easily confused

the point of + V-ing

“The point of conducting the survey was to gather public opinion.”

the point is that

“The point is that renewable energy can be more cost-effective in the long run.”

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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