Agreeing, Disagreeing and Comparing in a Natural Way Agreeing Disagreeing Comparison That’s a good point. It supports what I’ve been saying. … (agree + elaborate) I like that idea because … (agree + reason) I think that would work. For instance, … (agree + example) I agree with what you are saying. … I think that’s a very valid point/argument. I don’t think that is a convincing argument and this is why I disagree. … (disagree + reason) Do you think so? I’m not sure that’s the case. Wouldn’t it be better to …? (disagree + alternative) I can’t agree with that idea. It’s a bit out of character, don’t you think? I’m not convinced that would work. More appropriate than , … A more fitting (storyline/solution) might be … I’d rather include … than … Isn’t … more suitable for this (group/person/solution)? … is less important than … The most essential element is … … is the least important ____.