Unit 4 Reading Vocab – Academic Collocations C1

ample evidence - a lot of proof

to prove beyond doubt that - to show that something is definitely true
to pose a question - to ask someone a question, usually one that is complex or needs careful
thought before answering
to provide evidence - to give reasons or proof for something
on the evidence of - judging based on the proof or reasoning given
to hold the view that - to believe that
in view of the fact that - given that; because of
the prevailing view - a generally accepted, dominant opinion
to voice some doubt - to say what you think about a particular subject, especially to express a
doubt, complaint, etc. that you have about it
to prove beyond doubt that - to show something is true
growing doubt - an increasing feeling of not being certain about something, especially about how
good or true it is
to lend support to - to support or help someone
to come out in support of - publicly agree with and give encouragement to someone or something
because you want him, her, or it to succeed
wholehearted support - full and complete support
to call into question - doubt something or make others doubt something
a hypothetical question - a question that asks how a respondent might react in a given situation