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3. Rebuttals are also called counter-arguments, used to anticipate and refute opposing views and
show deeper understanding and strengthen the argument.

Expressions Examples
I see your point, but... “I see your point, but not everyone likes junk food.”

That might be true, but... “That might be true, but shopping in a physical store gives a
better experience.”
However,... “The palm oil industry is promising. However, it can cause

damage to the environment if not managed carefully.”
On the flip side,... “Plastic is so convenient to use. On the flip side, it creates a
lot of waste that harms animals and pollutes our planet.”

Let’s not forget that... "Let's not forget that providing jobs is the government's
responsibility.”

There’s another side to “Shopping online is cheaper, but there’s another side to the
the coin. coin—it can be risky.”

Let’s get some practice!

Write the best evidence to support each argument in the scenario. Use the previously learnt language
expressions well. You may use evidence, causal phrases, or rebuttal in responding to the given scenarios.

1. Picture 1

Do you think social media

influencers have a positive impact
on society, especially for younger
people?

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