phrase (template) · formal
A common misconception is that + clause
Used to introduce an incorrect belief many people hold, before correcting or explaining it.
Examples
“A common misconception is that more technology always leads to better education.”
“A common misconception is that studying harder guarantees higher scores.”
“A common misconception is that city life is automatically more stressful for everyone.”
Band 8 sentence
“A common misconception is that urbanisation invariably reduces quality of life; in reality, outcomes depend on planning and infrastructure.”
Collocations
- A common misconception is that + clause
- A widespread misconception
Word family
Common mistakes
A common missconception is that + clause→A common misconception is that + clause
A common misconception that + clause→A common misconception is that + clause
Say it for a higher band
5Many people think that + clause→6It is often believed that + clause→7+A common misconception is that + clause
Synonyms
A common misunderstanding is that + clause
Easily confused
A common misunderstanding is that + clause
“A common misunderstanding is that everyone can work effectively from home.”
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