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proves
Proves asserts a firmer conclusion.
Class 11 · English Medium · Pearson Edexcel · English
Vocabulary and language in context
Distinguish epistemic caution, evaluation and evidence in vocabulary.
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Epistemic language signals how strongly a claim is presented: may suggests possibility; demonstrates generally makes a stronger claim. Evaluative words signal judgement. Neither replaces evidence; the chosen verb should match the study design and outcome.
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“The survey suggests an association” is weaker than “The survey proves a cause”. A survey’s relationship may have alternative explanations.
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assumption
Assumption names a premise taken as given.
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causal
Causal concerns cause.
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The survey found an association in its respondents; other factors may explain it.
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The underlying outcome, source and comparison still need evidence.
A hedge cannot supply missing data.
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Annotate claim-strength verbs and rewrite two statements to fit their evidence.
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- Use the stated evidence or givens.
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