A FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY (and connectors) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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 ...

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.

The plan is cost-effective. ________________, it is environmentally friendly.

Moreover, furthermore, in addition

The project was difficult. _____________, we finished it on time.

However, nevertheless

_____________ she was feeling tired, she continued working.

Despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that

I like chocolate, and I like ice cream ______________.

too

She speaks Spanish and ____________ French.

also

___________ the heavy traffic, we arrived early.

Despite, in spite of

________________ he is young, he is very responsible.

although, even though

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.

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.

What expressions can be used to express opinion?

In my opinion, I think (that)..., I (strongly) believe (that)..., from my point of view, etc.

What linking words are used to give examples?

For example, for instance, such as, etc.

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.

What linking words are used to express contrast? Give examples.

But, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, one the one hand, on the other hand, etc.

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.).

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.)

What linking words are used to add information? Give examples.

And, in addition, moreover, furthermore, also, as well (as), what is more, etc.

What does the writer do in the conclusion besides summarising the main points?

Giving his/her opinion.

Can the writer be neutral in his / her point of view?

Yes

The writer can express his / her opinion in the introduction. True or false?

False

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.

Does the writer have to show both sides of the argument?

Yes

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