Adults III 2016
WRITING GUIDE
ADULTS III
Paragraphs
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Natural writing
Read the following paragraph. What is wrong with it? Rewrite the paragraph replacing the underlined words with the pronouns it, they, or them.
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What do the underlined pronouns refer to? Write the nouns refered to next to the pronouns.
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A formal email
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An essay
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Useful Phrases for Writing Argumentative/Opinion Essays
• To list arguments in the main body: In the first place, First of all, To start with, To begin with, Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly, Finally, In addition (to this), Furthermore, Moreover, Besides, last but not least
• Presenting arguments for: The main/first/most important advantage of ..., One major advantage of ..., A further advantage ..., One/Another/An additional advantage of ..., One point of view in favour of ..., It is often suggested/believed/argued that ..., Some/Many people suggest/feel/argue that ..., Some/Many people are in favour of/are convinced that ...,
• Presenting arguments against: One major disadvantage of ..., The main/most important disadvantage/drawback of ..., One/Another/An additional disadvantage of ..., One point/argument against ..., Some/Many people are against ...,
• Presenting examples, causes and results: for example/instance, such as, like, in particular, therefore, for this reason, because, as, since, as a result,
• To add more points to the same topic: what is more, another major reason, moreover, furthermore, also, in addition to, besides, apart from this/that, not to mention the fact that, etc.
• To make contrasting points: on the other hand, however, despite/in spite of (the fact), while, nevertheless, even though, although, it can be argued that, one can argue that, etc.
• To conclude: to conclude/sum up, all in all, all things considered, in conclusion, on the whole, taking everything into account, taking all this into account/consideration, above all, as was previously stated, etc.
• To express opinion: I believe, In my opinion, I think, In my view, I strongly believe, etc.
A biography
• Read these six paragraphs about Princess Caroline. Put the paragraphs in the correct order.
• Then note the usage of Present Perfect and Simple past. Include examples in the boxes.
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Past simple (4 examples)
was born
Present Perfect (2 examples)
have followed
REMEMBER!
Use the simple past to talk about finished actions, and use the present perfect to talk about actions in relation with the present (up to now, until today...).
ALSO, remember the rules to use the infinitive and the –ing form correctly.
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