DISTANCING
Distancing expressions are often used, particularly in journalism, when a speaker or writer wants to stress that the information is second-hand and comes from a specific source, rather than being their own knowledge or opinion.
Seem/appear
Other expressions
To give information without stating that we definitely know it is true, this way we can distance ourselves from that information.
The passive
Saying and reporting verbs are used, especially in formal written English
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It would seem / appear that + clause
If we want to distance ourselves even further from the information and make it sound even less sure, the expression It would seem/ appear that can be used. It ismore formal than it seems / appears. It would seem/ appear that the situation is finally under control.
It + passive verb + that + clause
It is believed that the government will decrease the tax by the end of the year.
It has been announced that they are going to cancel the tour.
It has been suggested that the team can’t be trusted defensively.
It was thought that the building could collapse. Some verbs: agree, announce, believe, expect, hope, say, suggest, think…..
According to ...,+ clause
It specifies where the information comes from and it attributes opinions to someone else. According to a recent research, the probability of suffering heart attacks is increasing in the British population.
There + passive verb + to + infinitive
There are said to be new proposals for the project. There is believed to be a new donor for the organization. There are said to be several thousands of these gadgets.
Apparently,
(por lo visto)
It can be written at the beginning or end of the sentence. It means that we have read or heard but it may not be true. It is used in informal conversation. Apparently, the new president of the company is going to visit the new headquarters by the end of the month.
May / might
They suggest that something is a possibility but not necessarily true.
They may / might be spending their holidays together.
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Subject + passive verb + to + inf.
The government is believed to decrease the tax by the end of next year.
He is said to be an art collector.
They were believed to be secretly in love.
They are thought to be living under strict protection. Some verbs: believe, expect, report, say, think, understand….
it seems / appears that + clause
It seems that the teacher of this class is fantastic. It appears that the new series will begin shooting in about two months.
Subject + seem / appear + to inf.
Politicians appear to be working on the effects of climate change. Peter seems to have learned from all his bad experiences
There + seem + to infinitive
There seems to be a great acceptance among members. (singular)
There seem to have been two options to solve the crisis. (plural)
Claim
We can say that somebody CLAIMS something when there is some doubt about whether it is true. The health minister claims to have reduced waiting times.
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DISTANCING
Distancing expressions are often used, particularly in journalism, when a speaker or writer wants to stress that the information is second-hand and comes from a specific source, rather than being their own knowledge or opinion.
Seem/appear
Other expressions
To give information without stating that we definitely know it is true, this way we can distance ourselves from that information.
The passive
Saying and reporting verbs are used, especially in formal written English
triangles list
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, lorem salutandi eu mea, eam in soleat iriure assentior. Tamquam lobortis id qui. Ea sanctus democritum mei
Write a title
Write a title
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
Write a title
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
It would seem / appear that + clause
If we want to distance ourselves even further from the information and make it sound even less sure, the expression It would seem/ appear that can be used. It ismore formal than it seems / appears. It would seem/ appear that the situation is finally under control.
It + passive verb + that + clause
It is believed that the government will decrease the tax by the end of the year. It has been announced that they are going to cancel the tour. It has been suggested that the team can’t be trusted defensively. It was thought that the building could collapse. Some verbs: agree, announce, believe, expect, hope, say, suggest, think…..
According to ...,+ clause
It specifies where the information comes from and it attributes opinions to someone else. According to a recent research, the probability of suffering heart attacks is increasing in the British population.
There + passive verb + to + infinitive
There are said to be new proposals for the project. There is believed to be a new donor for the organization. There are said to be several thousands of these gadgets.
Apparently,
(por lo visto)
It can be written at the beginning or end of the sentence. It means that we have read or heard but it may not be true. It is used in informal conversation. Apparently, the new president of the company is going to visit the new headquarters by the end of the month.
May / might
They suggest that something is a possibility but not necessarily true. They may / might be spending their holidays together.
Watch the video on DISTANCING STRUCTURES, used to separate ourselves from the information we are giving.
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Subject + passive verb + to + inf.
The government is believed to decrease the tax by the end of next year. He is said to be an art collector. They were believed to be secretly in love. They are thought to be living under strict protection. Some verbs: believe, expect, report, say, think, understand….
it seems / appears that + clause
It seems that the teacher of this class is fantastic. It appears that the new series will begin shooting in about two months.
Subject + seem / appear + to inf.
Politicians appear to be working on the effects of climate change. Peter seems to have learned from all his bad experiences
There + seem + to infinitive
There seems to be a great acceptance among members. (singular) There seem to have been two options to solve the crisis. (plural)
Claim
We can say that somebody CLAIMS something when there is some doubt about whether it is true. The health minister claims to have reduced waiting times.