Testimony vs. evidence

[nq:1]Only a single wall still stood in mute to Nature's force. a. evidence b. testimony I prefer testimony[/nq]
Me, too.
[nq:1]but cannot find a clear differnce between the two.[/nq]
Testimony is what a witness gives: it is verbal, either oral or, less often, written. Testimony is one form of evidence. Evidence is anything used to prove a fact; this includes testimony, fingerprint evi

ejshlim wrote on 03 Jun 2004:
[nq:1]I have a sentence completion question to ask. Only a single wall still stood in mute to Nature's force. a. evidence b. testimony I prefer testimony, but cannot find a clear differnce between the two.[/nq]
Testimony is the correct answer. Testimony is a (public) declaration; evidence is often not a public declaration but something physical, like a picture

[nq:1]Testimony is what a witness gives: it is verbal, either oral or, less often, written.[/nq]
What, if any, is the difference between a "sworn statement", "testimony on oath" and an "affidavit".
(Oh, and while you're at it, Michael, you might also clear up another one I've never been clear about: is an AmE "subpoena" just a BrE "summons", or is it more complicated than that?)

R

[nq:1]I have a sentence completion question to ask. Only a single wall still stood in mute to Nature's force. a. evidence b. testimony I prefer testimony, but cannot find a clear differnce between the two. Your help will be much appreciated.[/nq]
Defiance (of). The single standing wall was evidence of the limited destructive efficacy of Nature's force.

john

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[nq:2]I have a sentence completion question to ask. Only a ... differnce between the two. Your help will be much appreciated.[/nq]
[nq:1]Defiance (of). The single standing wall was evidence of the limited destructive efficacy of Nature's force.[/nq]
No. The rest of the building of which the wall was once part has completely vani

[nq:1]I have a sentence completion question to ask. Only a single wall still stood in mute to Nature's force. a. evidence b. testimony I prefer testimony, but cannot find a clear differnce between the two.[/nq]
Well, "evidence" would have to be followed by "of". And it would be better if it was preceded by "as".
Anyway, I think "testament" (witness) is meant here, rather than "testimony" (

[nq:2]Testimony is what a witness gives: it is verbal, either oral or, less often, written.[/nq]
[nq:1]What, if any, is the difference between a "sworn statement", "testimony on oath" and an "affidavit".[/nq]
The next sentence I quote from you (below) implies that this last one was addressed to me, so I'll answer: I don't know. But I think 'affidavit' is only written, whereas the others ar

[nq:2]I have a sentence completion question to ask. Only a ... differnce between the two. Your help will be much appreciated.[/nq]
[nq:1]Defiance (of). The single standing wall was evidence of the limited destructive efficacy of Nature's force.[/nq]
Way to go, John! I knew there was something pricking me about the exercise other than its tasteless invitation to cliché. Mind you, I suppose

[nq:2]Defiance (of). The single standing wall was evidence of the limited destructive efficacy of Nature's force.[/nq]
[nq:1]No. The rest of the building of which the wall was once part has completely vanished. Had the wall also ... soldier may return to his people, bearing testimony of the terrible might of the army and thus increasing their fear.[/nq]
I hadn't thought of it that way.

[nq:2]Defiance (of). The single standing wall was evidence of the limited destructive efficacy of Nature's force.[/nq]
[nq:1]Way to go, John! I knew there was something pricking me about the exercise other than its tasteless invitation to cliché. Mind you, I suppose 'mute defiance' is a bit dodgy, too, hackney-wise. Could we do something with 'dumb insolence'?[/nq]
Windblown insouciance?