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Counterargument and emphasis

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

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Admittedly,…

Concede a credible opposing point.

Example

Admittedly, the initial investment is substantial, and that should not be minimised.

Anticipate a credible counterargument and use advanced emphasis to show why your main claim still holds.

Admittedly,…
Word
Concede a credible opposing point.
Admittedly, the initial investment is substantial, and that should not be minimised.
That should not be minimised; nevertheless,…
Expression
Respect the objection before maintaining your claim.
Admittedly, the initial investment is substantial, and that should not be minimised.
What is at stake is…
Expression
Foreground the decisive issue.
Because what is at stake is not merely the purchase price, but the cost of delaying the transition.
Not only would…, but it could also…
Expression
Emphasise cumulative hypothetical effects.
So not only would delay preserve the current expense; it could also make the eventual change more disruptive.
The stronger objection would be…
Expression
Identify the counterargument that deserves a real answer.
The stronger objection would be…