Some people think it’s better to choose friends who always have the same opionions as them. Other people believe its good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Having a good friend is the most precious gift anyone can have. With that thought in mind, many people… Continue reading Friends With Difference of Opinion
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Online shopping or Stores
Question: The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons. With the advent of technology, the use of online shopping continues to proliferate.With that in mind, people often debate whether shops in towns and cities would become obsolete in the… Continue reading Online shopping or Stores
Time Table
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Weak verbs and Strong Verbs
Weak Verbs Am Are Be Been Being Can Could Did Do Does Had Has Have Is May Might Must Shall Should Was Were Will Would 1. State-of-being verbs These are passive as opposed to powerful: Is Am Are Was Were Be Being Been Have Has Had Do The Strong Verbs List Absorb Advance Advise Alter… Continue reading Weak verbs and Strong Verbs
Replacing Functional Words
good bad rich affluent, wealthy poor less well-off, underprivileged important essential, crucial little tad( to some extend ) told apprised me of ( this ) exceed surpass For example To llustrate For Instance In my opinion From my perspective From my point of view In conclusion Overall All things considered In summary very (scared) terrified… Continue reading Replacing Functional Words
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Essay Conclusions
A conclusion paraphrases the content of the essay, and we can include our opinion at the end. Example In conclusion, education at all levels should be free to all citizens. This is because, it helps develop employment opportunities, especially for the underprivileged. It also reduces crime by instilling greater moral values at a young age.… Continue reading Essay Conclusions
Essay Body Paragraph Topic Sentences
Common Phrases that can be used: BP1 An important benefit of … is that.. This is because, it helps grow develop ( employment opportunities ), especially for the ( underprivileged ) …. holds some benefits. Under no circumstances should… ….. carries more weight than…. because it… to a higher degree. One reason to choose ….,… Continue reading Essay Body Paragraph Topic Sentences
Essay Introductions
General Statements There is no doubt that… / It is clear that… Nowdays… / These days…. In recent years… / Over the last few years…. It is important to consider ( how/whether/why )… Some people prefer ( not to attend a live sporting or music event in person), instead ( watching at home on a… Continue reading Essay Introductions
Essay Thesis Statement
Examples: Many cultures around the world are becoming more similar. What do you think are the reasons for it? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development? Many cultures around the world are becoming more similar. What do you think are the reasons for it? Do you think it is a positive… Continue reading Essay Thesis Statement