[Grammar] conjunction 'Given that ' usage.

[Livon4090]

It doesn't only apply to hypotheses at all. In fact, I would say it's mainly used to refer to facts (or to statements which the speaker/writer probably thinks are facts).

Given that I am a slightly dumpy 44-year-old, I am unlikely to become a supermodel.
Given that my car is over 23 years old, I doubt it will pass its next MOT.

The statements directly after "given that" are verifiable facts. The second half of the sentences are supposition.

I would say that in probus' example statements, the writer probably believes that his/her statements after "given that" are factual.

Let's see if the following sentences are correct .

Given that he is an aggressive person, he will kill someone .
Given his intelligence , he can become a scientist .

Please check these sentences and rectify them if essential.

Best wishes,
Livon

 

[emsr2d2]

Let's see if the following sentences are correct .

Given that he is an aggressive person, I believe/think/suspect he will kill someone.
Given his intelligence, he can/could become a scientist .

Please check these sentences and rectify them if essential.

[strike]Best wishes,
Livon[/strike] Unnecessary

See above for my suggestions in red. Remember that we do not put a space before a full stop.

 

[Livon4090]

See above for my suggestions in red. Remember that we do not put a space before a full stop.

Thank you for your guidance and I hope we will continue to explore some other facets of grammar. Keep it up!