Meaning
highlights something that is very surprising or impressive
Primary Function
Drawing attention to exceptional aspects
Communicative Purpose
to emphasize a notable feature or finding
Pattern
What is; is
Core Structure
What is; is
Função primária
Drawing attention to exceptional aspects
Propósito comunicativo
to emphasize a notable feature or finding
Situações de gatilho
reviews, analysis, surprising findings, research conclusions
Contextos
academic writing, professional reports, formal presentations
Padrão
What is; is
Estrutura central
What is; is
Slots de substituição
variable elements can include adjectives like striking, notable, astonishing, or impressive, and noun phrases or that-clauses
Colocados típicos
- how quickly
- how well
- the extent to which
- in terms of
Substituições comuns
- It is remarkable that
- The remarkable thing is
- What is notable is
Erros comuns
using double 'is', incorrect clause structure
Similar / contraste
What is interesting is, What is surprising is
Interferências
none noted
Família do chunk
- evaluative cleft focus openers
- emphasis markers
Nuance
expresses admiration, surprise, or emphasis on the importance of the highlighted aspect
Efeito pragmático
influences the audience's perception of the significance or importance of the information
Dica de memória
remarkable equals worthy of notice
Nota
This chunk is an evaluative cleft focus opener that highlights an exceptional aspect, drawing attention to it in a formal or academic context.
Upgrade path
from 'It's amazing that' to 'What is remarkable is' to 'Of particular note is'
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