Arguing a point · Study
challenge an assumption
question an accepted idea
To challenge an assumption is to question something people have accepted without proof.
This vs that
The article challenges an assumption.
The article presents a counterargument.
Hear it in real life
What is the most interesting part of the paper?
It challenges an assumption that most people never stop to examine.
The research challenges the assumption that working from home always reduces productivity.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
This is the concise academic phrase native speakers use for questioning an untested belief.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: The study challenges about the assumption that longer hours mean better results.
Say: The study challenges the assumption that longer hours mean better results.
'Challenge' takes a direct object, without 'about'.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
challenge the assumption that ___
The findings challenge the assumption that experience always leads to better decisions.
The project challenged the assumption that students prefer studying alone.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about arguing a point.
make the case for ___
He made the case for changing the timetable.
Arguing a point words
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Your turn: say it out loud
The study challenges an assumption.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
challenge an assumption
question an accepted idea
“The research challenges the assumption that working from home always reduces productivity.”
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