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___________ the heavy traffic, we arrived early.
Despite, in spite of
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trap
No points!
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fairy
Take points!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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lifesaver
Give 15 points!
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How can the writer open an introduction? How can he / she close it?
You can open the introduction with a fact or general statement, with a reference to the past, etc. You can close it with a rhetorical question.
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The plan is cost-effective. ________________, it is environmentally friendly.
Moreover, furthermore, in addition
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She speaks Spanish and ____________ French.
also
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eraser
Reset score!
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star
Double points!
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shark
Other team loses 10 points!
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thief
Give points!
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I like chocolate, and I like ice cream ______________.
too
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The writer doesn't have to give examples or details for every argument. True or false?
False. Every argument needs to be backed up by an example or a piece of information that justifies the argument or further explains it.
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________________ he is young, he is very responsible.
although, even though
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banana
Go to last place!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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fairy
Take points!
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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What linking words are used to open the conclusion? Give examples.
In conclusion, to sum up, in a nutshell, to conclude with, all in all, overall, etc.
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Can the writer use 'we'? Why (not)? If not, how could he / she fix it?
No, because it's too informal. It could be fixed by using third person instead (people, individuals, citizens, etc.).
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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gold
Win 50 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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banana
Go to last place!
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What linking words are used to add information? Give examples.
And, in addition, moreover, furthermore, also, as well (as), what is more, etc.
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Can the writer use expressions such as 'a lot of', 'a bunch of', 'like' or 'stuff'? Why (not)?
No. Because they're too informal. The writer should use 'many' / 'a number of', 'a great deal of', 'such as' instead.
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Can the writer use contractions? Why (not)?
No, because they're too informal. The writer has to use full forms instead (is, are, cannot, does not, should not, etc.)
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