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Grammar fix

conclusive evidence

decisive evidence

evidence that is so strong and clear that it leaves no doubt and proves something completely.

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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.

Stiff The findings were of a definitive and irrefutable character.

Natural The evidence was conclusive.

'Definitive and irrefutable character' is overwrought; 'conclusive' carries the whole idea.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • conclusive evidence
    nofindlack 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.

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