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Grammar fix

draw a conclusion

decide

To make a decision or form an opinion after thinking about the information you have.

collocationB1common

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • After looking at all the results, the teacher drew the conclusion that more practice was needed.study
  • In my opinion, we can draw the conclusion that technology has greatly improved our daily lives.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: draw a/the conclusion (that) + clause

WrongIt's too early to make a conclusion.

RightIt's too early to draw a conclusion.

We DRAW (or reach) a conclusion, not 'make a conclusion'.

Patterndraw a/the conclusion (that) + clause

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff From this data, one may deduce a clear inference.

Natural From this, you can draw a clear conclusion.

'Draw a conclusion' is the standard collocation; 'deduce a clear inference' is redundant and stiff.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • draw a conclusion
    a conclusionconclusions from...the wrong conclusion

Don't confuse it

Different from 'jump to a conclusion,' which means deciding too quickly without enough evidence.

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