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Building an argument Exercises

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Building an argument · B2. This card teaches “draw a conclusion” in the sense reach a judgement from information. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “provide evidence” in the sense supply information relevant to establishing a fact. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

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draw a conclusion

reach a judgement from information
In a sentence

We should examine all the data before we draw a conclusion.

We should examine all the data before we draw a conclusion.

Useful combinations
draw a conclusion from evidencedraw a cautious conclusion

Word forms & family

conclusionconclude

Similar meanings & paraphrases

reach a conclusion

These match this sense. Word families can change meaning; near meanings are not always interchangeable.

This card teaches “draw a conclusion” in the sense reach a judgement from information. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

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draw a conclusion / provide evidence

This card teaches “draw a conclusion” in the sense reach a judgement from information. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “provide evidence” in the sense supply information relevant to establishing a fact. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

We should examine all the data before we draw a conclusion.

support a claim / make an exception

This card teaches “support a claim” in the sense give reasons or information favouring an assertion. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “make an exception” in the sense allow a particular case outside a general rule. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

These figures support the claim that demand has increased.

challenge an assumption / take into account

This card teaches “challenge an assumption” in the sense question whether an accepted idea is justified. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “take into account” in the sense consider a factor when making a judgement. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

The new findings challenge the assumption that growth is always beneficial.

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Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

We have reviewed the observations and are ready to form a judgement from them. We can now ___.

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challenge an assumption / take into account

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This card teaches “challenge an assumption” in the sense question whether an accepted idea is justified. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “take into account” in the sense consider a factor when making a judgement. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

The new findings challenge the assumption that growth is always beneficial.
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draw a conclusion / provide evidence

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This card teaches “draw a conclusion” in the sense reach a judgement from information. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “provide evidence” in the sense supply information relevant to establishing a fact. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

We should examine all the data before we draw a conclusion.
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support a claim / make an exception

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This card teaches “support a claim” in the sense give reasons or information favouring an assertion. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “make an exception” in the sense allow a particular case outside a general rule. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

These figures support the claim that demand has increased.
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Building an argument

B2
draw a conclusion

draw a conclusion

reach a judgement from information

support a claim

support a claim

give reasons or information favouring an assertion

challenge an assumption

challenge an assumption

question whether an accepted idea is justified

provide evidence

provide evidence

supply information relevant to establishing a fact

make an exception

make an exception

allow a particular case outside a general rule

take into account

take into account

consider a factor when making a judgement

Questions & answers

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D01 · Warm-up

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

We have reviewed the observations and are ready to form a judgement from them. We can now ___.

  1. draw a conclusion
  2. make an exception
  3. pose a threat
  4. challenge an assumption
Answer & explanation
draw a conclusion

Here “draw a conclusion” means reach a judgement from information. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “draw a conclusion from evidence”.

R01 · Meaning & use review

We cannot draw a conclusion until we have checked all the measurements.

Which meaning of “draw a conclusion” is used in this sentence?

  1. reach a judgement from information
  2. give reasons or information favouring an assertion
  3. question whether an accepted idea is justified
  4. supply information relevant to establishing a fact
Answer & explanation
reach a judgement from information

Here “draw a conclusion” means reach a judgement from information. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “draw a conclusion from evidence”.

D02 · Warm-up

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

The data favour the author’s assertion rather than contradict it. They help to ___.

  1. challenge an assumption
  2. pose a threat
  3. make an exception
  4. support a claim
Answer & explanation
support a claim

Here “support a claim” means give reasons or information favouring an assertion. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “support a claim with evidence”.

R02 · Meaning & use review

The survey results support the claim that most residents want a new library.

Which meaning of “support a claim” is used in this sentence?

  1. give reasons or information favouring an assertion
  2. allow a particular case outside a general rule
  3. question whether an accepted idea is justified
  4. reach a judgement from information
Answer & explanation
give reasons or information favouring an assertion

Here “support a claim” means give reasons or information favouring an assertion. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “support a claim with evidence”.

P01 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

Instead of accepting the starting belief without evidence, we should question whether it is justified. We should ___.

  1. meet a requirement
  2. challenge an assumption
  3. support a claim
  4. make an exception
Answer & explanation
challenge an assumption

Here “challenge an assumption” means question whether an accepted idea is justified. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “challenge an underlying assumption”.

R03 · Meaning & use review

The new data challenge the assumption that longer meetings are more productive.

Which meaning of “challenge an assumption” is used in this sentence?

  1. question whether an accepted idea is justified
  2. give reasons or information favouring an assertion
  3. supply information relevant to establishing a fact
  4. reach a judgement from information
Answer & explanation
question whether an accepted idea is justified

Here “challenge an assumption” means question whether an accepted idea is justified. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “challenge an underlying assumption”.

P02 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

Rather than ask readers to accept our view without support, we will supply relevant records and photographs. We will ___.

  1. pose a threat
  2. provide evidence
  3. make an exception
  4. take a break
Answer & explanation
provide evidence

Here “provide evidence” means supply information relevant to establishing a fact. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “provide evidence of damage”.

R04 · Meaning & use review

The photographs provide evidence that the wall was already damaged.

Which meaning of “provide evidence” is used in this sentence?

  1. reach a judgement from information
  2. question whether an accepted idea is justified
  3. allow a particular case outside a general rule
  4. supply information relevant to establishing a fact
Answer & explanation
supply information relevant to establishing a fact

Here “provide evidence” means supply information relevant to establishing a fact. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “provide evidence of damage”.

P03 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

The rule stays in place for everyone else, but we will allow this one special case. We will ___.

  1. challenge an assumption
  2. draw a conclusion
  3. provide evidence
  4. make an exception
Answer & explanation
make an exception

Here “make an exception” means allow a particular case outside a general rule. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “make an exception for someone”.

R05 · Meaning & use review

Dogs are normally not allowed, but we make an exception for guide dogs.

Which meaning of “make an exception” is used in this sentence?

  1. satisfy a stated necessary condition
  2. allow a particular case outside a general rule
  3. find a suitable middle position between competing needs
  4. consider a factor when making a judgement
Answer & explanation
allow a particular case outside a general rule

Here “make an exception” means allow a particular case outside a general rule. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “make an exception for someone”.

P04 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

Choose the phrase that means to consider a relevant factor: We must ___ the extra travel time.

  1. take into account
  2. pose a threat
  3. make an exception
  4. conduct research
Answer & explanation
take into account

Here “take into account” means consider a factor when making a judgement. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “take costs into account”.

R06 · Meaning & use review

When choosing the route, take into account the time needed for rest stops.

Which meaning of “take into account” is used in this sentence?

  1. judge quality or value using criteria
  2. recognise the difference between things
  3. explain what something means
  4. consider a factor when making a judgement
Answer & explanation
consider a factor when making a judgement

Here “take into account” means consider a factor when making a judgement. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “take costs into account”.

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