grammar · neutral
To put it simply, + clause
Used to give a brief, clear summary of a more complex idea
Examples
“To put it simply, more public transport means less congestion.”
“To put it simply, the policy favors city centres over rural areas.”
“To put it simply, we need better teachers, not just more schools.”
Band 8 sentence
“To put it simply, diversifying the economy reduces vulnerability to global market shocks.”
Common mistakes
To put simply, the problem is money.→To put it simply, the problem is money.
Put simply, the reason is that.→To put it simply, the reason is that.
Say it for a higher band
5Basically,→6Simply put,→7+To put it simply, + clause
Synonyms
In short,
Simply put,
Easily confused
In short,
“In short, the plan will not work without funding.”
Simply put,
“Simply put, we can't afford it.”
All in all,
“All in all, it was a successful event.”
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