English grammar
Hedging in reports: all the evidence suggests, it would appear that, it cannot be ruled out
Hedge written conclusions: all the evidence suggests, there is reason to believe, it would appear, it cannot be ruled out, it may be worth.
From the scene All the evidence suggests…
In short
Soften written conclusions: all the evidence suggests, it would appear that, it cannot be ruled out, it may be worth + -ing.
Your turn
Which one goes with a reasoned guess?
Options: all the evidence suggests that · it would appear that · there is reason to believe that
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a reasoned guess → there is reason to believe that
How it works
Careful reports avoid flat claims. All the evidence suggests that and there is reason to believe that present a likely conclusion.
Good to know
It would appear that is a softer, more formal it seems that. It cannot be ruled out that only opens a possibility.
Good to know
It may be worth + -ing softens a recommendation.
a likely conclusion all the evidence suggests that
Nuria
"All the evidence suggests that the book appeals to young readers."
"Todo apunta a que el libro gusta al público infantil."
Your turn
What fills the gap?
"(blank) the book appeals to young readers."
Options: All the evidence suggests that · There is reason to believe that · It would appear that
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Nuria
"All the evidence suggests that the book appeals to young readers."
"Todo apunta a que el libro gusta al público infantil."
a reasoned guess there is reason to believe that
Nuria
"There is reason to believe that the landlord has an impact on the very young."
"Cabe pensar que el casero causa impacto en los más pequeños."
Your turn
What fills the gap?
"(blank) the landlord has an impact on the very young."
Options: It would appear that · There is reason to believe that · All the evidence suggests that
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Nuria
"There is reason to believe that the landlord has an impact on the very young."
"Cabe pensar que el casero causa impacto en los más pequeños."
a softer "it seems" it would appear that
Nuria
It would appear that the likeness is striking.
Parece ser que el parecido es notable.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank) the likeness is striking.
Options: There is reason to believe that · It would appear that · All the evidence suggests that
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Nuria
It would appear that the likeness is striking.
Parece ser que el parecido es notable.
only a possibility it cannot be ruled out
Nuria
"It cannot be ruled out that the book is ideal for bedtime."
"No es descartable que el libro sea ideal para dormir."
Your turn
What fills the gap?
"(blank) that the book is ideal for bedtime."
Options: All the evidence suggests that · There is reason to believe that · It cannot be ruled out
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Nuria
"It cannot be ruled out that the book is ideal for bedtime."
"No es descartable que el libro sea ideal para dormir."
a soft recommendation it may be worth adding
Nuria
"It may be worth adding a landlord-free version for newborns."
"Cabría añadir una versión sin casero para recién nacidos."
Your turn
What fills the gap?
"(blank) a landlord-free version for newborns."
Options: All the evidence suggests that · There is reason to believe that · It may be worth adding
Show answer
Nuria
"It may be worth adding a landlord-free version for newborns."
"Cabría añadir una versión sin casero para recién nacidos."
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| a likely conclusion | all the evidence suggests that |
|---|---|
| a reasoned guess | there is reason to believe that |
| a softer "it seems" | it would appear that |
| only a possibility | it cannot be ruled out |
| a soft recommendation | it may be worth adding |
More lines from the story
- TomásI tried it on the twins. No crying. First time ever!Se lo leí a los gemelos. No lloraron. ¡Primera vez en su vida!