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What is interesting is that
Advanced Chunks – Category 3

Meaning

This phrase is used to draw attention to a specific aspect or detail that is interesting or noteworthy, often in an analysis or discussion.

Primary Function

Highlighting a key point

Communicative Purpose

To focus the listener's or reader's attention on a particular surprising or noteworthy element of the topic being discussed.

Pattern

What is; is that

Core Structure

What is; is that

Função primária

Highlighting a key point

Propósito comunicativo

To focus the listener's or reader's attention on a particular surprising or noteworthy element of the topic being discussed.

Situações de gatilho

Analytical discussions, evaluations, or presentations of unexpected findings

Contextos

Formal conversations, academic writing, professional reports

Padrão

What is; is that

Estrutura central

What is; is that

Slots de substituição

The adjective can be surprising, remarkable, noteworthy, crucial, or concerning, among others.

Colocados típicos

  • is that

Substituições comuns

  • What I find interesting is that
  • The interesting thing is that

Erros comuns

Inserting an extra 'that' or omitting the verb 'is'

Similar / contraste

It is interesting that

Interferências

Learners may mistakenly place adjectives before nouns or omit the linking phrase 'is that'

Família do chunk

  • Wh-cleft focus openers

Nuance

Conveys personal or analytical interest, signals engagement, and invites discussion

Efeito pragmático

Signals critical thinking and analytical focus

Dica de memória

What is interesting is that

Nota

This chunk is useful for academic and professional settings to highlight key points.

Upgrade path

From 'It's interesting that' to 'What is interesting is that' to 'Of particular interest is the fact that'

Frequência: HighFormulaicidade: Semi-fixedTipo de construção: Wh‑cleft sentence framePrioridade de aquisição: Active recallPrioridade de output: BothTag de espaçamento: Short-term

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