Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1............... my opinion, students should learn basic cooking skills at school.
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Use "In" in the fixed phrase "In my opinion" to introduce your view.
2I agree ............... this view because public transport reduces traffic.
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Use "with" after "agree" when you mean you have the same opinion as a person or idea.
3I support online booking ............... it saves time for customers.
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Use "because" to introduce the reason for the opinion.
4Many workplaces can help new staff. ..............., a company could offer short training sessions.
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Use "For example" before a specific example that supports your point.
5Technology is useful in lessons. ..............., it cannot replace a good teacher.
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Use "However" to introduce a contrasting idea.
6..............., city parks are important for both health and the environment.
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Use "In conclusion" to introduce the final summary of an opinion essay.
7Online meetings save travel time. ..............., the cost is lower.
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Use "In addition" to add another supporting point.
8The main ............... is that regular exercise improves concentration.
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Use "reason" when you explain why you think something is true or important.
9............... schools need more computers.
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Use "It is clear that" before a full clause to state a strong point.
10Some people say school uniforms save money. ..............., others think they are uncomfortable.
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Use "On the other hand" to introduce a different or opposite view.
11Public transport, such ............... buses and trains, can reduce pollution.
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Use "as" in the phrase "such as" to introduce examples.
12............... parents should limit very young children’s screen time.
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Use "I believe that" to introduce your own opinion before a full clause.
Answers
- In my opinion, students should learn basic cooking skills at school.
- I agree with this view because public transport reduces traffic.
- I support online booking because it saves time for customers.
- Many workplaces can help new staff. For example , a company could offer short training sessions.
- Technology is useful in lessons. However , it cannot replace a good teacher.
- In conclusion , city parks are important for both health and the environment.
- Online meetings save travel time. In addition , the cost is lower.
- The main reason is that regular exercise improves concentration.
- It is clear that schools need more computers.
- Some people say school uniforms save money. On the other hand , others think they are uncomfortable.
- Public transport, such as buses and trains, can reduce pollution.
- I believe that parents should limit very young children’s screen time.
