sábado, 10 de dezembro de 2011

MISTAKES TO BE AVOIDED - COMPOSITION

Structure:
  • Introduction does not give a clear idea of the topic your are going to write about;
  • Introduction does not make any reference to the statement you were supposed to comment;
  • Long explanation or definition of something which is not requested;
  • Examples (that support your point of view) appear in the conlcusion when they should appear in the development;
  • Lists and lists of things without any connectors to create a logical speech;
  • Conclusion has specific details when it should have a global idea of the text you wrote.
  • TOTAL DISRESPECT FOR THE LIMIT OF WORDS.

Spelling and grammar
  • diference when it's always with double FF
  • whith/ wit  instead of with
  • it's and its (it's= it is É  and its= seu/ sua for thigs or animals)
  • spiecies when it's species (never specie, it's always with S)
  • disapear when it's always disappear  PP
  • polution when it's pollution LL
  • don't do nothing (wrong) do nothing or don't do anything
  • wich instead of WHICH
  • belive when it's believe

domingo, 4 de dezembro de 2011

Rewriting sentences

A. Rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar meaning and contains the word in bold.

1) Debra visited both the castle and the museum. (too)
2) Jill was the only person who came late. (except)
3) Although I said it was raining, it isn't. (fact)
4) Karen hurt her elg, so she couldn't play tennis. (since)
5) My opinion is that smoking is bad for you. (view)
6) I ate the chocolate cake and the apple pie. (as well as).
7) Daniel played in goal, in his brother's place. (instead)
8) Finally, I'd like to thank the head teacher, Ann Coles. (in)

B. Rewrite each sentence beginning has shown. Do not change the meaning.
1) Although it was snowing we went out for a walk.
  Despite...
2) Some experts think that prices will fall, but others disagree.
  While...
3) Even though they were losing at half-time, City won in the end.
  Despite...
4) Despite the heat, Diana wore her winter clothes.
  Although...
5) Whereas last summer was good, this summer it's rained all the time.
  Last summer was good...
6) James had a headache, but he still read until late.
  In spite of...
7) Although Jon hadn't studies, he did well in the test.
  Jon hadn't studied...