Grammar fix
conclusive evidence
decisive evidence
evidence that is so strong and clear that it leaves no doubt and proves something completely.
collocationC1occasional
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- The DNA results provided conclusive evidence that he was at the scene.study
- In my opinion, before making any major changes to the education system, policymakers should wait for conclusive evidence that the new methods actually improve student outcomes.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: conclusive evidence (of/that + clause)
WrongThey found conclusive evidences.
RightThey found conclusive evidence.
'Evidence' is uncountable — no plural.
Patternconclusive evidence (of/that + clause)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Definitive and irrefutable character' is overwrought; 'conclusive' carries the whole idea.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
conclusive evidencenofindlack ofproof
Don't confuse it
'Conclusive evidence' is stronger than 'strong evidence' or 'clear evidence.' It means the matter is settled and no further proof is needed.