Английский язык. Климова А.Ю - 12 стр.

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      Revising the Essay
       It is important to check four things in your essay.
       1.      Is there a thesis statement or introduction?
       2.      Is there a topic sentence for each paragraph?
       3.      Are there supporting details for each topic statement?
       4.      Is there a conclusion?
       Whether you type your essay or write by hand, you will have to proofread care-
fully to find your errors. Pay attention to spelling and punctuation.
       Indent each paragraph. This will help the reader determine when you are starting
a new idea.
       Capitalize the first word of a sentence. This will help the reader determine when
you are starting a new sentence.
       Start each paragraph on a new line. This will help the reader determine when you
are starting a new topic.
       Here are some other forms of punctuation that will make your essay easier to
read.
       Comma
       Use a comma in a list of three or more things.
       I want to have a kitchen, living room and bedroom.
       I want a large, airy, inexpensive house.
       Use a comma between a noun and any following descriptions
       My favorite area, Orchard Hill, was developed by John Bartle, an entrepreneur.
       Use a comma to separate adjectives or participles that are not part of the sentence
or were added for emphasis.
       The apartment was expensive, very expensive.
       Use a comma to separate a non-restrictive relative clause.
       All the neighbors, who are very friendly, keep their houses very tidy.
       Use a comma after a subordinate clause at the start of the sentence
       Once I’ve chosen an area, I decide whether I want to live in a house or an apart-
ment.
      Semicolon
      Use a semicolon to separate closely related sentences.
      I wanted a renovated townhouse; none was available.
      Colon or Dash
      Use a colon or dash in front of a list or explanation
      I looked at these kinds of apartments: studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom.
      My needs are simple- a swimming pool and a two-car garage.


                                       Model Essays

1    Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best
     teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.