📝 Daily Short Practice
🎯 Vocabulary Goal
Practice using the word family of conclude, conclusion and conclusive to express endings, results and decisive evidence clearly and precisely.
📚 Words & Phrases
| Word or phrase | Simple meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
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conclude |
to finish or decide something after considering information | We will conclude the meeting once all questions have been answered. |
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conclusion |
a final decision or opinion formed after examining facts or evidence | The report’s conclusion highlighted the need for urgent action. |
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conclusive |
proving something beyond doubt; final and decisive | The DNA test provided conclusive proof of his innocence. |
🔍 See It in Context
Deciding After Careful Review
After reviewing all the data, the committee will conclude the investigation tomorrow. Their conclusion will influence the company’s future strategy. Although some evidence seemed clear, only conclusive findings will lead to action. It's important that the decision is based on facts, not assumptions. The team agrees that without conclusive results, no changes should be made. This approach ensures the outcome is fair and reliable.
💡 Notice the Pattern
Difference between conclusion and conclusive
Conclusion is a noun referring to the final decision or summary. Conclusive is an adjective describing evidence or results that leave no doubt.
- Her conclusion was that the project needs more funding.
- The conclusive evidence convinced the jury immediately.
💬 Useful Examples
- The speaker will conclude the presentation in ten minutes.
- His conclusion about the experiment contradicted previous studies.
- We need conclusive data before making any commitments.
- The investigation concluded that safety protocols were not followed.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1.
The panel will ____ the discussion after hearing the expert testimony (conclude / conclusion / conclusive).
2.
Her ____ was that the policy needed immediate revision (conclusive / conclusion / conclude).
3.
They found ____ evidence linking the suspect to the crime (conclusion / conclude / conclusive).
4.
We should not ____ the report until all data is verified (conclude / conclusion / conclusive).
5.
The final ____ of the study was surprising but well supported (conclusive / conclusion / conclude).
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1.
Conclude
2.
Conclusion
3.
Conclusive
4.
The investigation concluded the facts were reliable.
5.
Without conclusive evidence, the claim cannot be accepted.
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1.
Which word describes evidence that leaves no doubt about the truth?
2.
What is the noun form for a final decision or summary after studying facts?
3.
What verb means to finish a discussion or process after considering everything?
4.
Choose the best sentence using conclusive.
5.
Which sentence correctly uses the word conclusion?
📝 Use It Yourself
Write 2–3 sentences using conclude, conclusion and conclusive to describe a decision or result you experienced or know about.
Example:
After careful analysis, the board concluded that the merger was beneficial. The conclusion was that the company would grow in the new market. The financial reports provided conclusive evidence supporting this decision.
🎙️ Speaking Practice
Practice these sentences aloud.
Say:
We should conclude the meeting after summarizing the main points.
Say:
The conclusion of the report surprised everyone involved.
Say:
The conclusive evidence changed the jury’s opinion quickly.
Ask:
Can you explain how you reached your conclusion?
🔎 Answer Key
Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. conclude
2. conclusion
3. conclusive
4. conclude
5. conclusion
Exercise 2 – Matching
1. d – To finish or decide after consideration
2. e – The final opinion formed after analyzing information
3. a – Decisive and leaving no doubt
4. b – The inquiry ended with a firm decision about the facts
5. c – Proof that is definite and convincing is necessary for acceptance
Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. conclusive
2. conclusion
3. conclude
4. The conclusive results proved the hypothesis true.
5. After reviewing the evidence, they reached a conclusion.