B2–C1 · CLF · CLF065

[X] may be true for [Y], but not for [Z]

A reusable frame from “Evidence and inference”. Connect a claim to evidence without overclaiming.

EN · English[X] may be true for [Y], but not for [Z].
DE · German[X] mag für [Y] gelten, aber nicht für [Z].

Try variations4 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Это упрощение может работать для небольшого пилота, но не для регулируемого продуктивного процесса.

    EN · English

     The shortcut  may  be  true for a small pilot, but not for a regulated production process.

    DE · German

     Diese Abkürzung  mag für einen kleinen Piloten  gelten, aber nicht für einen regulierten Produktivprozess.

  2. RU · Translation

    Среднее может быть информативно для всей группы, но не для редкой подгруппы.

    EN · English

     The average  may  be  informative for the whole cohort, but not for a rare subgroup.

    DE · German

     Der Durchschnitt  mag für die gesamte Kohorte aussagekräftig  sein, aber nicht für eine seltene Untergruppe.

  3. RU · Translation

    Это предположение может быть разумным для одного рынка, но не для каждой страны.

    EN · English

     That assumption  may  be  reasonable for one market, but not for every country.

    DE · German

     Diese Annahme  mag für einen Markt sinnvoll  sein, aber nicht für jedes Land.

  4. RU · Translation

    Настройка по умолчанию может подходить опытным пользователям, но не новичкам.

    EN · English

     The default  may  be  appropriate for experienced users, but not for first-time users.

    DE · German

     Die Voreinstellung  mag für erfahrene Nutzer  passen, aber nicht für Erstnutzer.

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Reasoning move · Limit

Limit

What it does

Qualify a claim by separating the cases where it applies from the cases where it does not.

When to use it

Use it when a broad statement contains a useful truth but overgeneralizes beyond its evidence.

Common mistake

Y and Z should define a meaningful scope boundary, not arbitrary exceptions.

Pattern graph

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Related reasoning patterns4

Nearby structures let you perform the same reasoning move in a different form.

  1. [X] is necessary but not sufficient for [Y].Limit · same reasoning move · same study set
  2. [X] alone is not enough to [V].Limit · same reasoning move · same study set
  3. [X] suggests that [Y], but it doesn't prove it.Infer · same study set
  4. [X] is consistent with [Y], but it could also mean [Z].Infer · same study set

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See this reasoning move in real sentences

The source sentence contains a reviewed cue that points toward this frame. Treat it as a bridge for practice, not as an equivalence claim.

ENAbout Networking Skills IYes, but not actively.