This lesson is to introduce and practice language forms that can be used in Writing Task 2 to strongly argue against a viewpoint that you disagree with.

Refuting an argument

This is a forceful way of expressing a view. It means that you present an argument or view by first rejecting an argument that you do not agree with.

The following expressions are useful in refuting an argument.

  • I am unconvinced that ...
  • I don’t believe that ...
  • Some people find it hard to accept that ...
  • It is doubtful whether ...
  • There is little evidence to support the view that ...
  • It is unjustifiable to say that ...
  • I disagree with the view/ argument that ...
  • I am uncertain whether ...

Exercise

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