Does the writer have to show both sides of the argument?
Yes
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I like chocolate, and I like ice cream ______________.
too
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monster
Reset all scores!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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What linking words are used to express contrast? Give examples.
But, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, one the one hand, on the other hand, etc.
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The project was difficult. _____________, we finished it on time.
However, nevertheless
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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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trap
No points!
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rocket
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gift
Win 25 points!
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lifesaver
Give 20 points!
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heart
Other team wins 20 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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gift
Win 10 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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She speaks Spanish and ____________ French.
also
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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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_____________ she was feeling tired, she continued working.
Despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that
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seesaw
Swap points!
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seesaw
Swap points!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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On the one hand, there are fees that banks charge for every transaction. On the other hand, most adults have bank accounts. (despite))
Despite the fees that banks charge for every transaction, most adults have bank accounts / Despite the fact that banks charge for every transaction, most ...
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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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On the one hand, there are fees that banks charge for every transaction. On the other hand, most adults have bank accounts. (nevertheless)
There are fees that banks charge for every transaction. Nevertheless, most adults have bank accounts.
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What's the paragraph plan that a for and against essay follows?
Introduction - One side of the argument (for / advantages) - the other side of the argument (against / disadvantages) - Conclusion
