Alex, upper function persuading

Persuading

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) persuade smb by giving a strong opinion

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(b) persuade smb by inviting them to agree

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(c) clarifying ideas

• Don't you think ...

• Clearly ...

• Doesn't/Don`t ...

• Don't you agree ...

• So basically you think ...

• Anyone can see that ...

• Isn't it obvious that ...

• Surely ...

• Shouldn't ...

• So what you're saying is ...

• Isn't it true that ...

Use the prompts to complete the sentences.

Use negative questions where appropriate.

_{e.g. A: / individuals / have the right / to pursue their dream careers / at a young age?}

_{Don't you think that individuals should have the right to pursue their dream careers ...}

_{B: "What, even right out of high school?"}

A: "Yes, consider / they are / full of enthusiasm and energy."

B: "*However, / is / it / a fact / that most / recent high school graduates lack the necessary skills and experience /

to excel in their chosen fields?"

Use the prompts to complete the sentences.

Use negative questions where appropriate.

_{e.g. A: / individuals / have the right / to pursue their dream careers / at a young age?}

_{Don't you think that individuals should have the right to pursue their dream careers ...}

_{B: "What, even right out of high school?"}

A: / traveling alone / a valuable experience / for young adults?

B: "What, even for someone in their early twenties?

Use the prompts to complete the sentences.

Use negative questions where appropriate.

_{e.g. A: / individuals / have the right / to pursue their dream careers / at a young age?}

_{Don't you think that individuals should have the right to pursue their dream careers ...}

_{B: "What, even right out of high school?"}

A: "Yes, *imagine / they can / explore new cultures and gain independence."

B: "Nevertheless, / is / it / a reality / that many young adults may lack the financial resources /

and knowledge / to navigate unfamiliar places safely and effectively?"

Use the prompts to complete the sentences.

Use negative questions where appropriate.

_{e.g. A: / individuals / have the right / to pursue their dream careers / at a young age?}

_{Don't you think that individuals should have the right to pursue their dream careers ...}

_{B: "What, even right out of high school?"}

A: " / online learning / a suitable option / for high school students?

Don't you think that online learning is a suitable option ..."

B: "What, even for 15 or 16-year-olds?"

Use the prompts to complete the sentences.

Use negative questions where appropriate.

_{e.g. A: / individuals / have the right / to pursue their dream careers / at a young age?}

_{Don't you think that individuals should have the right to pursue their dream careers ...}

_{B: "What, even right out of high school?"}

A: "Yes, consider / they have / access to technology and flexibility."

B: "Nonetheless, / is / it / a fact / that many teenagers may struggle / with self-discipline /

and the absence of a traditional classroom environment?"

CLARIFYING IDEAS. Complete the sentences (paraphrase)

"It’s unjust. Professional athletes receive special treatment.

So what you're saying is all athletes ___."

CLARIFYING IDEAS. Complete the sentences (paraphrase)

"Senior citizens don't receive sufficient care from society.

So, in other words, ___."

CLARIFYING IDEAS. Complete the sentences (paraphrase)

"Why is it that politicians who break the law often go unpunished?

So basically you think ___ face consequences."

CLARIFYING IDEAS. Complete the sentences (paraphrase)

"It frustrates me that certain ethnic groups face discrimination in hiring.

So what you mean is ethnic minorities ___."