A claim states that something is true, whether or not it has been proved.
The idea
Make a claim or support a claim with evidence; claims is plural.
Examples
- The report makes a claim about air quality.
- The scientist supported the claim with data.
- We should examine that claim carefully.
- Her claim that the road is safe remains unproven.
- The article contains several conflicting claims.
- A photograph alone may not prove the claim.
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Watch out
A claim is not automatically a proven fact.
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Choose the best answer. The writer made a ___ that prices would fall. (claim / chair)
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claim
Claim names the statement about prices.
Choose the best answer. The survey supports the claim ___ fresh evidence. (with / under)
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with
With introduces the evidence used as support.
Choose the best answer. The two ___ contradict each other. (claims / claim)
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claims
Claims fits two statements that conflict.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the best answer. The writer made a ___ that prices would fall. (claim / chair)
Choose the best answer. The survey supports the claim ___ fresh evidence. (with / under)
Choose the best answer. The two ___ contradict each other. (claims / claim)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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