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Nuanced opinions

Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.

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I largely agree, but…

Agree with a reservation.

Example

I largely agree, but I would not say it suits everyone equally well.

State a clear position while showing limits, exceptions, and degrees of certainty.

I largely agree, but…
Expression
Agree with a reservation.
I largely agree, but I would not say it suits everyone equally well.
To some extent,…
Phrase
Limit the strength of a claim.
That is fair. To some extent, flexibility can also make it harder to switch off.
I would not say that…
Expression
Disagree carefully.
I largely agree, but I would not say it suits everyone equally well.
On balance,…
Phrase
Give an overall judgement.
On balance, I still prefer it, provided that expectations remain realistic.
provided that…
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Add a necessary condition.
On balance, I still prefer it, provided that expectations remain realistic.