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.
support the hypothesis
In a research seminar, the researcher will support the hypothesis.
jump to a conclusion
In a research seminar, the researcher will jump to a conclusion.
clear distinction
In a research seminar, the researcher will clear distinction.
foregone conclusion
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the foregone conclusion.
world of difference
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the world of difference.
substantiate a claim
In a research seminar, the researcher will substantiate a claim.
compare favourably with the research question
In a research seminar, the researcher will compare favourably with the research question.
undertake a study
In a research seminar, the researcher will undertake a study.
acknowledge methodological limitations
In a research seminar, the researcher will acknowledge methodological limitations.
unreliable evidence
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the unreliable evidence.
exhaustive account
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the exhaustive account.
select a research topic
In a research seminar, the researcher will select a research topic.
practical value
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the practical value.
strikingly different
In a research seminar, the argument was strikingly different.
be difficult to pin down
The exact cause of the software fault can be difficult to pin down.
vital clue
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the vital clue.
back up conclusions
In a research seminar, the researcher will back up conclusions.
in marked contrast to the earlier research findings
The conclusion was in marked contrast to the earlier research findings.
vigorous defence
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the vigorous defence.
jump to conclusions
In a research seminar, the researcher will jump to conclusions.
the other side of the argument
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the other side of the argument.
cover a lot of ground
In a research seminar, the researcher will cover a lot of ground.
not bear comparison with the professional version
The inexpensive model does not bear comparison with the professional version.
research indicates
Recent research indicates that regular exercise improves sleep.
working hypothesis
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the working hypothesis.
subtle difference
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the subtle difference.
draw a comparison between cost and quality
In a research seminar, the researcher will draw a comparison between cost and quality.
bear little resemblance to the research question
In a research seminar, the researcher will bear little resemblance to the research question.
provide a rationale
In a research seminar, the researcher will provide a rationale.
slightly different
At a research seminar, the research paper featured the slightly different.