Common Mistakes : Argument
noun
.BAD: There are several good arguments for people preferring to live in the countryside
.GOOD: There are several good reasons for people preferring to live in the countryside
.BAD: They don’t want children, for purely personal arguments
.GOOD: They don’t want children, for purely personal reasons
argument = a reason that you give to support your opinion, especially when you are trying to persuade someone
The writer’s main argument is that a better train service will take cars off the road and lead to a healthier environment
.The argument against higher taxation is very simple
reason = something that explains someone’s actions or feelings, or why a particular situation exists
.My main reason for doing the course is to improve my qualifications
.He’s got to go back to Mexico, for family reasons