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FCE essay writing - tips and error corrections

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    Tips on writing essays for Cambridge FCE, functional language and error corrections
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  • How many paragraphs should your essay contain?
    5 (intro, point 1, point 2, your own idea and conclusion)
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  • How many words should an essay be for FCE?
    140-190 words
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  • Which word/phrase is different?
    as
    because
    according to
    since
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  • Which word or phrase is different?
    In spite of that
    Even so
    Nonetheless
    Furthermore
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  • Which word or phrase is different?
    Also
    Consequently
    Furthermore
    Additionally
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  • You should never start a sentence with 'and' or 'but'. What could you use instead?
    'Also' (instead of 'and') or 'however' (instead of 'but').
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  • Should your essay be formal or informal?
    Formal
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  • Which is better for an essay an why?: 'In my opinion, that is not a practical solution.' OR 'That does not seem to be a practical solution.'
    The second option, because you should avoid personal pronouns (like 'I' and 'my') in your essay, and not offer your personal opinion.
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  • Correct it: 'Some of the courses they could offer are cooking, first aid, survival skills...'
    'Some of the courses they could offer are cooking, first aid AND/OR survival skills.' (Please never use '...' in ANY writing!)
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  • Fill the gap: Travelling abroad offers many advantages, ___ it can be expensive.
    despite
    unless
    although
    however
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  • Fill the gap: Many students are unable to find work, despite _____ their university degrees,
    obtain
    they obtained
    to obtain
    obtaining
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  • ___ teachers ___ students has much control over the syllabus, which may be a mistake.
    Neither / and
    Not / or
    Neither / nor
    Either / or
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  • Which is better for an essay? Why?: 'One must not overlook the important of education.' OR 'The importance of education must not be overlooked.'
    The second - both are formal, but it sounds more advanced to use the passive structure, so try to include the passive in all your essays!
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  • Correct it: The impacts of that different types of technology are rarely considered.
    The impacts of THOSE different types of technology are rarely considered. (be careful with THIS, THAT, THESE and THOSE. Always check your writing!)
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  • Correct it: Since many governments do not actually recycle what they collect, is not as helpful as people think.
    Since many governments do not actually recycle what they collect, IT is not as helpful as people think. (Check for missing subjects - especially 'IT'!)
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  • Should an essay have a title?
    Yes (but it can be a very simple one!)
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