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Giving a Counterargument
Proponents / Opponents may say + NOUN Opponents of public television may say that government
CLAUSE. funds should never be used for entertainment.
On the surface this might seem logical / On the surface this might seem logical; however, it is
smart / correct; however, S + V. not an affordable solution.
S + V; however, this is not the case. Most people believe that biking on the sidewalk is
safer than the road; however, this is not the case.
One could argue + NOUN CLAUSE, but One could argue that working in a start-up company is
S + V. very exciting, but it can also be more stressful than a
job in a large company.
It would be wrong to say + NOUN It would be wrong to say that nuclear energy is
CLAUSE. 100 percent safe.
Some people believe + NOUN CLAUSE. Some people believe that nuclear energy is the way of
the future.
Upon further investigation, S + V. Upon further investigation, one begins to see why IQ
tests are an incomplete measure of intelligence.
S + V. Some people think logging in our forests should be
However, I cannot agree with this idea. banned. However, I cannot agree with this idea.
Some people may say (one opinion), but I Some people may say that working from home is
believe / think / say (opposite opinion). lonely, but I believe that it is easy, productive, and
rewarding.
While NOUN has its merits, NOUN … While working at a company has its merits, working
from home has many more benefits.
Although it is true + NOUN CLAUSE, S + V. Although it is true that taking online classes can be
convenient, it is difficult for many students to stay on
task.
Reacting or Responding
TITLE by AUTHOR is a / an … Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling is a
turning point for the maturity level of the series.
My first reaction to the prompt / news / My first reaction to the article was fear.
article was / is NOUN.
When I read / looked at / thought When I read the article, I was surprised to learn of his
about NOUN, I was amazed / shocked / athletic ability.
surprised …
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