grammar · academic
This paper contends that + clause
Used in essays or academic writing to state the author's main argument or position.
Examples
“This paper contends that urban design plays a crucial role in promoting social interaction.”
“This paper contends that existing measures are insufficient to address the problem.”
“In this review, the author contends that a multidisciplinary approach yields better results.”
Band 8 sentence
“This paper contends that integrating environmental education across the curriculum will produce long-term behavioural change.”
Collocations
- This paper contends that + clause / scholar X contends that...
Word family
Common mistakes
This paper argue that...→This paper contends that...
This paper contend that...→This paper contends that...
Say it for a higher band
5I think that→6This essay argues that→7+This paper contends that + clause
Synonyms
argues
Easily confused
contends vs argues
“The author argues that stricter rules are necessary.”
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