Reaching a judgment from evidence

The idea

Use conclude that to state a judgment based on evidence. Add from to name the evidence.

Examples

• We concluded that the bridge was safe.
• The doctor concluded that rest would help.
• From the tracks, they concluded that a fox had passed.
• The survey led us to conclude that prices matter.
• She concluded from the data that demand was rising.
• It is too early to conclude that the plan has failed.

Watch out

A conclusion can be tentative; do not assume the evidence proves it beyond doubt.

Try it yourself

1. Choose the correct form. Tests suggest that the water is clean. We conclude ___ it is safe. (that / to)

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   that

   that introduces the judgment about the water.

2. Choose the correct form. They concluded ___ the figures that costs had risen. (from / at)

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   from

   from introduces the evidence used.

3. Choose the correct form. After examining the samples, the team ___ that the soil was dry. (concluded / conclude)

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   concluded

   concluded places the judgment in the past.

Use it today

Describe a judgment you reached from some evidence.