B2–C1 · Evidence and inference · 16 patterns

Connect claims to evidence without overclaiming

Connect a claim to evidence without overclaiming.

Learner job · EVD

Connect a claim to evidence without overclaiming.

Use these Frames when a claim must be anchored to observations, sources or inference while keeping the strength of the conclusion proportional to the evidence.

01 · Distinct core Frames

Start with genuinely different ways to do the job

6 canonical indexable Frames, deduplicated by reusable formula structure rather than contextual noun substitution.

01The available evidence suggests that [X], although [Y].The available evidence suggests that the new reminder system reduced missed appointments, although the sample covers only three clinics.German parallel: Die verfügbaren Belege deuten darauf hin, dass [X], obwohl [Y].02[X] is necessary but not sufficient for [Y].Clean source data is necessary but not sufficient for reliable automation.German parallel: [X] ist notwendig, aber nicht hinreichend für [Y].03[X] alone is not enough to [V].One successful test alone is not enough to prove the process is robust.German parallel: [X] allein reicht nicht aus, um [V].04[X] suggests that [Y], but it doesn't prove it.The repeated timeout suggests that the queue is overloaded, but it doesn't prove it.German parallel: [X] deutet darauf hin, dass [Y], beweist es aber nicht.05[X] is consistent with [Y], but it could also mean [Z].The missing record is consistent with a replication failure, but it could also mean the source never created it.German parallel: [X] passt zu [Y], könnte aber auch [Z] bedeuten.06One possibility is that [X]; another is that [Y].One possibility is that the event was delayed; another is that it was never emitted.German parallel: Eine Möglichkeit ist, dass [X]; eine andere ist, dass [Y].

02 · When to use

Choose the job before the wording

Use Argumentation for the whole line of reasoning; use Hedging when the main job is calibrating commitment rather than presenting evidence.

01ArgumentationBuild and test a line of reasoning.02Qualification and hedgingMake precise, proportionate claims.

03 · Active retrieval

Produce one sentence before you reveal a model

Say or write one sentence for this job: “Connect a claim to evidence without overclaiming.” Then open one Frame above, compare the language move, and rewrite your sentence for a different context.

04 · Continue with reviewed relations

Move from a Frame to a distinction, choice or new sentence

Only already-published relations are shown. Missing relations are not inferred or invented.

01Pattern LensInspect a new sentence and resolve it to canonical Metkagram patterns.02Necessary but not sufficient vs X alone is not enoughA reviewed distinction between nearby Frames.03A production release requires testing, but testing by itself does not guarantee readiness. Express both facts in one frame.Choose the better Frame first, then reveal the explanation.04Reason from evidence without overclaimingMove from a suggestive observation to a calibrated hypothesis while keeping uncertainty and alternatives visible.

01 · How to use this set

Start from the communication job

Connect a claim to evidence without overclaiming.

Read the frame, try to complete your own sentence before opening an example, then compare the English structure with its German parallel. The point is retrieval and choice, not passive list reading.

02 · Representative patterns

Start with these reusable frames

A compact sample from the 16 patterns in this study set.

01The available evidence suggests that [X], although [Y]The available evidence suggests that the new reminder system reduced missed appointments, although the sample covers only three clinics. · German parallel: Die verfügbaren Belege deuten darauf hin, dass [X], obwohl [Y].02[X] is necessary but not sufficient for [Y]Clean source data **is necessary but not sufficient for** reliable automation. · German parallel: [X] ist notwendig, aber nicht hinreichend für [Y].03[X] alone is not enough to [Y]One successful test **alone is not enough to** prove the process is robust. · German parallel: [X] allein reicht nicht aus, um [V].04[X] suggests that [Y], but it doesn't prove itThe repeated timeout **suggests that** the queue is overloaded, **but it doesn't prove it**. · German parallel: [X] deutet darauf hin, dass [Y], beweist es aber nicht.05[X] is consistent with [Y], but it could also mean [Z]The missing record **is consistent with** a replication failure, **but it could also mean** the source never created it. · German parallel: [X] passt zu [Y], könnte aber auch [Z] bedeuten.06One possibility is that [X]; another is that [Y]**One possibility is that** the event was delayed; **another is that** it was never emitted. · German parallel: Eine Möglichkeit ist, dass [X]; eine andere ist, dass [Y].

03 · Complete set

Browse every pattern

The canonical list follows below. Every pattern has a stable ID and its own page for examples, translation, and reuse.

01The available evidence suggests that [X], although [Y]C1EVD001 · The available evidence suggests that [X], although [Y]. / Die verfügbaren Belege deuten darauf hin, dass [X], obwohl [Y].02[X] is necessary but not sufficient for [Y]CLF041 · [X] is necessary but not sufficient for [Y]. / [X] ist notwendig, aber nicht hinreichend für [Y].03[X] alone is not enough to [Y]CLF042 · [X] alone is not enough to [V]. / [X] allein reicht nicht aus, um [V].04[X] suggests that [Y], but it doesn't prove itCLF051 · [X] suggests that [Y], but it doesn't prove it. / [X] deutet darauf hin, dass [Y], beweist es aber nicht.05[X] is consistent with [Y], but it could also mean [Z]CLF052 · [X] is consistent with [Y], but it could also mean [Z]. / [X] passt zu [Y], könnte aber auch [Z] bedeuten.06One possibility is that [X]; another is that [Y]CLF054 · One possibility is that [X]; another is that [Y]. / Eine Möglichkeit ist, dass [X]; eine andere ist, dass [Y].07We cannot rule out [X]CLF055 · We cannot rule out [X]. / Wir können [X] nicht ausschließen.08If [X] were true, we would expect [Y]CLF056 · If [X] were true, we would expect [Y]. / Wenn [X] zuträfe, würden wir [Y] erwarten.09For [X] to be true, [Y] would need to be the caseCLF057 · For [X] to be true, [Y] would need to be the case. / Damit [X] zutrifft, müsste [Y] der Fall sein.10This explains [X], but it doesn't explain [Y]CLF058 · This explains [X], but it doesn't explain [Y]. / Das erklärt [X], aber nicht [Y].11[X], whereas [Y]CLF063 · [X], whereas [Y]. / [X], wohingegen [Y].12Compared with [X], [Y] offers [Z]CLF064 · Compared with [X], [Y] offers [Z]. / Im Vergleich zu [X] bietet [Y] [Z].13[X] may be true for [Y], but not for [Z]CLF065 · [X] may be true for [Y], but not for [Z]. / [X] mag für [Y] gelten, aber nicht für [Z].14That assumes that [X], which may not holdCLF066 · That assumes that [X], which may not hold. / Das setzt voraus, dass [X], was möglicherweise nicht zutrifft.15A useful test would be whether [X]CLF067 · A useful test would be whether [X]. / Ein sinnvoller Test wäre, ob [X].16I would revise [X] if [Y]CLF070 · I would revise [X] if [Y]. / Ich würde [X] neu bewerten, wenn [Y].
01Agreement and disagreementRespond constructively to another view.02Qualification and hedgingMake precise, proportionate claims.03Probability and predictionDiscuss likelihood, risk, and uncertainty.04Clarification and reformulationRepair and sharpen meaning in conversation.

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