Arguing a point · Study
line of reasoning
connected logical argument
A line of reasoning is the way a series of ideas leads to a conclusion.
This vs that
I followed his line of reasoning.
I considered his counterargument.
Hear it in real life
Why did you reject the proposal?
The line of reasoning behind it didn't really hold together.
I understood her conclusion, but I couldn't follow her line of reasoning.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
'Follow someone's line of reasoning' is the usual natural phrase.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I can't follow his reasoning line.
Say: I can't follow his line of reasoning.
The fixed order is 'line of reasoning'.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
follow someone's line of reasoning
I couldn't follow her line of reasoning after the second paragraph.
Once he gave an example, I could follow his line of reasoning more easily.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about arguing a point.
make the case for ___
He made the case for changing the timetable.
Arguing a point words
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Your turn: say it out loud
I could follow his line of reasoning.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
line of reasoning
connected logical argument
“I understood her conclusion, but I couldn't follow her line of reasoning.”
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