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    Default Justify a statement

    Hello,

    Is it possible to use the word 'justify' in the folowing example: Justify the statement 'Education is a two-sided process', inviting students to discussion?

    Thank you for the time and help.

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    Default Re: Justify a statement

    It's possible to use 'justify', but it is asking the people addressed to give only arguments for the case, so it's not really an invitation to discussion.
    Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.


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    Default Re: Justify a statement

    What should be used then?
    Just to put you in the picture, this is the original material of my colleague:
    Group Discussion
    1. Debate over the thesis: "Training is one of the main human activities."
    2. Analyze the fundamental role of science in higher education.
    3. Justify the statement: "Education is a two-sided process."

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    It's possible to use 'justify', but it is asking the people addressed to give only arguments for the case, so it's not really an invitation to discussion.
    Last edited by vectra; 20-Nov-2011 at 06:02. Reason: typos

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    Default Re: Justify a statement

    If I wanted students to discuss something, I would use the word 'discuss'.
    Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.


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    Got it. Thank you.

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