Exercises C1 : practice persuasion and argumentation in English

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These exercises are designed to strengthen your command of persuasive language and argumentation techniques introduced in the course. Put your skills to the test in realistic professional contexts.

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Exercice 1 — Choosing the Right Persuasive Expression

Choose the option that best completes each sentence using confident, evidence-based persuasive language appropriate for a professional context.

  1. The data clearly ___ that investing in employee training leads to higher productivity.
  2. While some may argue that costs are too high, ___ the long-term return on investment justifies the expenditure.
  3. To strengthen her argument, the speaker ___ several peer-reviewed studies to back up her claims.
  4. Rather than dismissing the opposition outright, an effective debater ___ the counterargument before refuting it.
Correction

  1. B) demonstrates — 'The data clearly demonstrates that investing in employee training leads to higher productivity.'
  2. A) it is undeniable that — 'While some may argue that costs are too high, it is undeniable that the long-term return on investment justifies the expenditure.'
  3. C) cited — 'To strengthen her argument, the speaker cited several peer-reviewed studies to back up her claims.'
  4. B) acknowledges — 'Rather than dismissing the opposition outright, an effective debater acknowledges the counterargument before refuting it.'

Exercice 2 — Matching Argumentative Functions to Phrases

Match each sentence to its argumentative function. Each function is used once.

  1. According to a report published by the World Economic Forum, automation is expected to displace 85 million jobs by 2025.
  2. Admittedly, remote work does present some challenges in terms of team cohesion and communication.
  3. However, the claim that stricter regulations harm innovation is simply not supported by the available evidence.
  4. Given the overwhelming evidence presented, it stands to reason that early intervention produces significantly better outcomes.
Correction

  1. B) Presenting supporting evidence — This sentence introduces a factual, sourced claim to support a broader argument.
  2. A) Introducing a concession — This sentence acknowledges a weakness or opposing point before countering it.
  3. D) Refuting a counterargument — This sentence directly challenges and dismisses an opposing view.
  4. C) Stating a logical conclusion — This sentence draws a reasoned conclusion based on previously presented evidence.

Exercice 3 — Completing a Persuasive Argument

Fill in each blank with the most appropriate word or phrase to complete a well-structured, persuasive argument in a professional context.

  1. ___, the evidence overwhelmingly supports the need for a revised approach to workplace mental health policies.
  2. It is worth ___ that companies which adopted flexible working arrangements reported a 30% increase in employee satisfaction.
  3. Even if one ___ that short-term costs are a concern, the long-term benefits far outweigh the initial investment.
  4. The most ___ course of action, therefore, is to implement the proposed changes gradually and measure their impact at each stage.
Correction

  1. On balance, the evidence overwhelmingly supports the need for a revised approach to workplace mental health policies.
  2. It is worth noting that companies which adopted flexible working arrangements reported a 30% increase in employee satisfaction.
  3. Even if one were to argue that short-term costs are a concern, the long-term benefits far outweigh the initial investment.
  4. The most compelling course of action, therefore, is to implement the proposed changes gradually and measure their impact at each stage.

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