5 exercises — practise extending a claim with the parenthetical "for that matter".
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Which sentence correctly uses "for that matter" to extend a claim about one tool to a closely related one?
"...and the type checker doesn't, for that matter" correctly places the fixed phrase "for that matter" at the end, extending the claim to a related case. Option B reorders the words. Option C scrambles the phrase. Option D wrongly inflects "matter" with "-s".
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Which sentence correctly uses "for that matter" mid-sentence, set off by commas, to broaden a statement about a team's responsibility?
"...or the frontend team, for that matter, reviewed the migration script" correctly inserts the fixed phrase between commas. Options B, C, and D all garble the internal word order or inflection of the fixed phrase.
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Which sentence correctly distinguishes "for that matter" (adding a related point of similar weight) from "let alone" (adding a more extreme point after a negative)?
"...can't handle this load, let alone production; the QA environment can't either, for that matter" correctly uses "let alone" to escalate to a more extreme, unlikely case, and separately uses "for that matter" to add a similarly weighted related point. Options B, C, and D all misplace or merge the two distinct connectors.
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Which sentence correctly uses "for that matter" to broaden a claim from one metric to a closely related class of metrics?
"...nor has error rate, for that matter" correctly keeps the standard word order "for that matter". Options B, C, and D all scramble the three words of the fixed phrase into an ungrammatical order.
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Which sentence correctly uses "for that matter" at the start of a follow-up sentence, referring back to a point just made?
"For that matter, it doesn't support filtering either" correctly opens the new sentence with the standard fixed order "for that matter", followed by a comma. Options B, C, and D all reorder the three words incorrectly.
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During a code review of the payment service API, Alex commented: 'The transaction ID is crucial for debugging. For that matter, we should also log the user's IP address.' Which option best reflects the intended meaning of this comment?
Alex uses 'for that matter' to introduce a related point that strengthens his original argument about transaction IDs. The key here is understanding that 'for that matter' isn't just adding any detail; it expands on the current topic with an equally relevant consideration. Option A misinterprets the intent, suggesting unnecessary logging; option C incorrectly labels the comment as redundant.
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Sarah is drafting a Slack message to her team after discovering a performance bottleneck in the database query. She writes: 'The index isn't being used effectively; for that matter, we need to investigate the table structure.' What does Sarah primarily intend to convey?
'For that matter' here indicates a causal relationship. Sarah is suggesting that the table structure issue *matters* because it's connected to the ineffective index. This aligns with adding a related point of similar importance. Option A misunderstands this connection; option C presents an unrelated concern and option D suggests she should have been more explicit (which isn't strictly necessary when using 'for that matter').
8 / 20
In a PR description for a new feature, David writes: 'The authentication flow is now robust. For that matter, we've implemented rate limiting to prevent abuse.' Which of the following best illustrates the correct use of 'for that matter'?
Here, 'for that matter' connects the robustness of the authentication flow to a related and necessary feature—rate limiting. It shows a logical consequence. Option A is too narrow; option C suggests an inappropriate tone for a PR description, while option D implies a need for further explanation (which isn't always required when using 'for that matter').
9 / 20
During a standup meeting, Maria says: 'We finished implementing the new API endpoint. For that matter, our error rates are down by 15%.' What is Maria primarily trying to communicate?
'For that matter' signals a connection between the completed API endpoint and a measurable result—the reduced error rates. It's adding an important piece of information that builds on the initial statement. Option A is too simplistic; option C misrepresents its usage; and option D suggests she should provide more detail (though this isn't always necessary with 'for that matter').
10 / 20
Reviewer John comments on a code change: 'We've addressed the memory leak. For that matter, we should also consider adding unit tests for this module.' What is the primary function of 'for that matter' in this context?
'For that matter' establishes a cause-and-effect relationship. John is suggesting adding tests because fixing the memory leak reveals a need for more thorough testing of this module. It's extending the discussion with a logically connected point. Option A misinterprets the link; option C presents an unrelated suggestion, and option D suggests further explanation (which isn't always required).
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During a code review of the payment service API, Alex commented: 'The transaction ID is crucial for debugging. For that matter, we should also log the user's IP address.' Which option best reflects the intended meaning of this comment?
Alex uses 'for that matter' to introduce a related point that strengthens his original argument about transaction IDs. The key here is understanding that 'for that matter' isn't just adding any detail; it expands on the current topic with an equally relevant consideration. Option A misinterprets the intent, suggesting unnecessary logging; option C incorrectly labels the comment as redundant.
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Sarah is drafting a Slack message to her team after discovering a performance bottleneck in the database query. She writes: 'The index isn't being used effectively; for that matter, we need to investigate the table structure.' What does Sarah primarily intend to convey?
'For that matter' here indicates a causal relationship. Sarah is suggesting that the table structure issue *matters* because it's connected to the ineffective index. This aligns with adding a related point of similar importance. Option A misunderstands this connection; option C presents an unrelated concern and option D suggests she should have been more explicit (which isn't strictly necessary when using 'for that matter').
13 / 20
In a PR description for a new feature, David writes: 'The authentication flow is now robust. For that matter, we've implemented rate limiting to prevent abuse.' Which of the following best illustrates the correct use of 'for that matter'?
Here, 'for that matter' connects the robustness of the authentication flow to a related and necessary feature—rate limiting. It shows a logical consequence. Option A is too narrow; option C suggests an inappropriate tone for a PR description, while option D implies a need for further explanation (which isn't always required when using 'for that matter').
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During a standup meeting, Maria says: 'We finished implementing the new API endpoint. For that matter, our error rates are down by 15%.' What is Maria primarily trying to communicate?
'For that matter' signals a connection between the completed API endpoint and a measurable result—the reduced error rates. It's adding an important piece of information that builds on the initial statement. Option A is too simplistic; option C misrepresents its usage; and option D suggests she should provide more detail (though this isn't always necessary with 'for that matter').
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Reviewer John comments on a code change: 'We've addressed the memory leak. For that matter, we should also consider adding unit tests for this module.' What is the primary function of 'for that matter' in this context?
'For that matter' establishes a cause-and-effect relationship. John is suggesting adding tests because fixing the memory leak reveals a need for more thorough testing of this module. It's extending the discussion with a logically connected point. Option A misinterprets the link; option C presents an unrelated suggestion, and option D suggests further explanation (which isn't always required).
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During a code review of the payment service API, Alex commented: 'The transaction ID is crucial for debugging. For that matter, we should also log the user's IP address.' Which option best reflects the intended meaning of this comment?
Alex uses 'for that matter' to introduce a related point that strengthens his original argument about transaction IDs. The key here is understanding that 'for that matter' isn't just adding any detail; it expands on the current topic with an equally relevant consideration. Option A misinterprets the intent, suggesting unnecessary logging; option C incorrectly labels the comment as redundant.
17 / 20
Sarah is drafting a Slack message to her team after discovering a performance bottleneck in the database query. She writes: 'The index isn't being used effectively; for that matter, we need to investigate the table structure.' What does Sarah primarily intend to convey?
'For that matter' here indicates a causal relationship. Sarah is suggesting that the table structure issue *matters* because it's connected to the ineffective index. This aligns with adding a related point of similar importance. Option A misunderstands this connection; option C presents an unrelated concern and option D suggests she should have been more explicit (which isn't strictly necessary when using 'for that matter').
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In a PR description for a new feature, David writes: 'The authentication flow is now robust. For that matter, we've implemented rate limiting to prevent abuse.' Which of the following best illustrates the correct use of 'for that matter'?
Here, 'for that matter' connects the robustness of the authentication flow to a related and necessary feature—rate limiting. It shows a logical consequence. Option A is too narrow; option C suggests an inappropriate tone for a PR description, while option D implies a need for further explanation (which isn't always required when using 'for that matter').
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During a standup meeting, Maria says: 'We finished implementing the new API endpoint. For that matter, our error rates are down by 15%.' What is Maria primarily trying to communicate?
'For that matter' signals a connection between the completed API endpoint and a measurable result—the reduced error rates. It's adding an important piece of information that builds on the initial statement. Option A is too simplistic; option C misrepresents its usage; and option D suggests she should provide more detail (though this isn't always necessary with 'for that matter').
20 / 20
Reviewer John comments on a code change: 'We've addressed the memory leak. For that matter, we should also consider adding unit tests for this module.' What is the primary function of 'for that matter' in this context?
'For that matter' establishes a cause-and-effect relationship. John is suggesting adding tests because fixing the memory leak reveals a need for more thorough testing of this module. It's extending the discussion with a logically connected point. Option A misinterprets the link; option C presents an unrelated suggestion, and option D suggests further explanation (which isn't always required).
What will I practise in ""For That Matter" as an Additive Parenthetical — IT Grammar Exercise"?
Practise using "for that matter" to extend a claim to a closely related point, distinct from the escalating "let alone" and the listing "not to mention", in
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