What (+ omadussõna) + loendamatu nimisõna/mitmus How + omadussõna/määrsõna Negative question (+ exclamation mark) Relative Clauses Who/what (people) subject - can't be omitted Who/whom/that (people) object - can be omitted Which/that (objects, animals) subject - can't be, object - can be Whose (people, animals, objects) possession - can't be Clauses of manner If/as though (räägime, kuidas keegi näeb välja, käitub jne) If/as though + past tense (ebareaalne situatsioon) Linking words Positive additions - and, both .. and, beside (this/that), too, moreover, what is more, in addition (to), also, as well as (this/that), Furthermore etc. Negative additions - neither .. nor, nor, neither, either Contrast - but, although, is spite of, while, whereas, even though, on the other hand, however, yet, still etc. Giving examples - such as, like, for example, for instance, especially, in particular etc.
endiltteisele. Viimane lõik moodustab kokkuvõtte ja peaks esimeseslauses võtma eelpoolt oodud arutluse kokku ning seejärel lisamasellest tuleneva lõpumärkuse. · Expressing opinions Introduction State the topic and your own opinion clearly without using too many personal opinion words Main body (para. 2 - 4) Give the first, second and third argument and examples or reasons to support your opinion Conclusion Re-state your opinion, using different words Useful language To list points firstly, in the first place, first of all, to start with, secondly, thirdly, finally, last but not least To add more points to the same topic what is more, furthermore, also, apart from this, in addition to, moreover, besides, too, not to mention the fact that, another major reason To introduce conflicting viewpoints a lot of people believe/think, many people are
first, second, third for example in general first, furthermore, finally for instance generally to begin, to conclude as follows: on the whole next that is as a rule Reinforcement in this case for the most part also namely in most cases furthermore in other words usually moreover Result/consequence Highlighting what is more so in particular in addition therefore particularly besides as a result/consequence especially above all accordingly mainly as well (as) consequently Reformulation
Essay 200 (+/- 10%) words The text consists of 4-5 paragraphs discussing a specified topic. Usually the task contains points you have to discuss. Make sure they are all covered! Keep in mind! Formal language – no slang, so contracted forms, colloquialisms, try to avoid repetition of words. Indented lines! Clear paragraphs with one central idea. Avoid strong feelings 8everybody hates... it is absurd to believe...) and strong personal expressions Use generalization (children assume…), but do not use overgeneralizations (all children assume…) At least 2 linking words per paragraph (separate them from the rest of the sentence by commas!) that show the connection between paragraphs. Make references to other sources (Police officials believe that…)
everyone is frustrated. To sum up, some improvements in the middle school program need to be made. To conclude, I want to wish you all a very happy holiday season. There was a malfunction in the smoke machines and lights, the curtains would not open and close properly, and one of the actors was sick with no stand-in. In conclusion, the play was a disaster. Words that REPEAT information · in fact · in other words · once again · to put it another way · to repeat That area is very dangerous for you to bike in. To repeat, I warn you not to go there. Lisa decided not to go to King Islands. In fact she told me, "No, way." I feel that our last Student Council meeting did not go well. In other words, it was a fine mess. Sally has lost an oar on her boat and she is in big trouble. Well, to put it another way, Sally has to find another way to row or she will sink! Words that show COMPARISON · as ..
The film captures the spirit of ... The hero/heroine/villain is ... I felt/thought it was ... I was impressed by ... What struck me most was ... What I liked most/didn't like was ... The plot was gripping. The characters were very convincing/very well drawn. On reflection, I think it was ... It struck me as being ... What I didn't understand was how ... In spite of these few criticisms, I think ... I would have no hesitation in recommending ... Useful words and phrases To write about Letters, essays, articles, proposals, reports, reviews Expressing and supporting opinions These words and expressions are especially useful in letters, essays and articles. I believe/do not believe that ... (because) ... Personally I feel that ... Let me explain why. In my opinion, ... Just consider ... As I see it, ... The reason is ... It seems to me that... This is because ...
Linking Devices Transition words and phrases help establish clear connections between ideas and ensure that sentences and paragraphs flow together smoothly, making them easier to read. Use the following words and phrases in the following circumstances. To indicate more information: To indicate an example: Besides For example Furthermore For instance
mortified mine." "Pride," observed Mary, who piqued herself upon the solidity of her reflections, "is a very common failing, I believe. By all that I have ever read, I am convinced that it is very common indeed; that human nature is particularly prone to it, and that there are very few of us who do not cherish a feeling of self-complacency on the score of some quality or other, real or imaginary. Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us." "If I were as rich as Mr. Darcy," cried a young Lucas, who came with his sisters, "I should not care how proud I was. I would keep a pack of foxhounds, and drink a bottle of wine a day." "Then you would drink a great deal more than you ought," said Mrs. Bennet; "and if I
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