This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Writing, Argumentation & Research. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
literature review
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the literature review.
the simple reason
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the simple reason.
draw a logical conclusion
In a research seminar, the researcher will draw a logical conclusion.
make the case for the research question
In a research seminar, the researcher will make the case for the research question.
establish a cause
In a research seminar, the researcher will establish a cause.
in-depth critique
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the in-depth critique.
cite reliable sources
In a research seminar, the researcher will cite reliable sources.
bridge the gap
In a research seminar, the researcher will bridge the gap.
compelling reason
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the compelling reason.
confront an issue
In a research seminar, the researcher will confront an issue.
evidence emerges
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the evidence emerges.
give an account of the research question
In a research seminar, the researcher will give an account of the research question.
test a theory
In a research seminar, the researcher will test a theory.
detailed account
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the detailed account.
confront issues
In a research seminar, the researcher will confront issues.
background reading
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the background reading.
pales in comparison with the original plan
The second proposal pales in comparison with the original plan.
win an argument
In a research seminar, the researcher will win an argument.
thrust of an argument
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the thrust of an argument.
do research
In a research seminar, the researcher will do research.
pick a fight
The player did not want to pick a fight with the referee.
put the case for the research question
In a research seminar, the researcher will put the case for the research question.
give a reason
In a research seminar, the researcher will give a reason.
formulate a theory
The researcher formulated a theory from the available evidence.
polar opposite
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the polar opposite.
give evidence
In a research seminar, the researcher will give evidence.
exact opposite
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the exact opposite.
beyond reasonable doubt
The jury had to be convinced beyond reasonable doubt before reaching a verdict.
critical analysis
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the critical analysis.
full explanation
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the full explanation.