Grammar fix
a compelling argument
persuasive argument
an argument or reason that is so convincing and forceful that it is hard to disagree with or ignore.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- She made a compelling argument for changing the company's remote work policy.communication
- In my opinion, the speaker presented a compelling argument against increasing university tuition fees, as she highlighted both the economic and social impacts.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: a compelling argument (for/against something); make/present/offer a compelling argument
WrongShe gave a compelling argument.
RightShe made a compelling argument.
You MAKE an argument, not 'give' one.
Patterna compelling argument (for/against something); make/present/offer a compelling argument
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Advanced a line of reasoning difficult to refute' is academic; 'make a compelling argument' is natural.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
make a compelling argumentmake a compelling argumenta compelling casefind it compellingcompelling evidence
Don't confuse it
Unlike 'a strong argument' (which may just mean well-supported), 'a compelling argument' emphasizes that the argument is especially persuasive and difficult to ignore.