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Grammar fix

strong evidence

clear proof

facts or information that clearly show something is true or correct.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • There is strong evidence that regular exercise improves mental health.study
  • In my opinion, there is strong evidence that technology has made communication faster and more convenient for most people.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: strong evidence (of/that + clause)

WrongThere is a strong evidence.

RightThere is strong evidence.

'Evidence' is uncountable — no 'a'.

Patternstrong evidence (of/that + clause)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff There is a substantial body of evidence supporting the claim.

Natural There's strong evidence for it.

Natural in both speech and writing; the formal version is bulky.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • strong evidence
    forthatcompellingprovide

Don't confuse it

‘Strong evidence’ is more convincing than just ‘evidence’ and is not the same as ‘weak evidence,’ which is less reliable.

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