grammar · academic
to the extent that + clause
Indicates the degree or scope to which something is true: 'to such a degree that...'.
Examples
“To the extent that the data are reliable, we can draw preliminary conclusions.”
“He supports the policy to the extent that it helps reduce unemployment.”
“The film succeeds to the extent that it engages the audience emotionally.”
Band 8 sentence
“To the extent that current climate models capture regional variability, policymakers can base local adaptation plans on their projections.”
Collocations
- to the extent that + clause
- to the extent of + noun
Common mistakes
To the extent that he will help, we accept.→To the extent that he helps, we accept.
To the extend that the test was easy, many passed.→To the extent that the test was easy, many passed.
Say it for a higher band
5because→6as far as→7+to the extent that
Synonyms
insofar as
Easily confused
insofar as
“Insofar as the results are accurate, the theory is supported.”
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