grammar · formal
It can be argued that + clause
A formal way to present an argument or claim without using a personal subject (used to introduce a point).
Examples
“It can be argued that increasing public transport reduces traffic congestion.”
“It can be argued that exposure to media affects young people's values.”
“It can be argued that remote learning has widened educational inequality.”
Band 8 sentence
“It can be argued that the long-term benefits of investing in public education outweigh the short-term budgetary costs, particularly in developing regions.”
Collocations
- It can be strongly argued that ...
- It can be reasonably argued that ...
Word family
Common mistakes
Many people think that + clause→It can be argued that + clause
It can argued that + clause→It can be argued that + clause
It is argue that + clause→It is argued that + clause
Say it for a higher band
5People think that + clause→6Many people believe that + clause→7+It can be argued that + clause
Synonyms
One could argue that + clause
It is argued that + clause
Easily confused
One could argue that + clause
“One could argue that stricter regulations benefit consumers.”
It is argued that + clause
“It is argued that urbanisation brings both benefits and challenges.”
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