A for and Against Essay

A For and Against Essay

CONNECTORS OF ADDITION, CONTRAST AND EXAMPLE

1. Choose the correct answer. 1. Gabe’s salary isn’t very high. Nevertheless, / Moreover, / For example, he enjoys his job. 2. There are plenty of things I don’t like about Nancy, such as / as well as / despite the fact that she’s quite spoilt. 3. We often eat out while / even though / in spite of my parents are excellent cooks. 4. I’m under a lot of pressure because of exams. I’ve also / in addition / although got a big athletics tournament next month. 5. My parents often help me. In contrast, / Despite this, / For instance, my mum lent me her car today. 6. Furthermore / However / In addition to the guided tour, the fee includes a lunch at a restaurant.

2. These sentences are taken from different for and against essays. Write where they belong: O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing)...... 1. To sum up, I feel that putting people in prison does not help solve crime...... 2. On the one hand, limiting the number of cars in the town centre would be inconvenient to the town’s residents...... 3. It is true that people who take part in reality TV programmes such as Survivor and Big Brother sometimes win instant fame...... 4. The question is, should more practical subjects be added to our educational programme? ...... 5. In conclusion, more and more people today use vitamins and other food supplements.

AVOIDING RUN-ON SENTENCES

3. Correct the run-on sentences below. Use a full stop and a capital letter or a connector. Make any other necessary changes. There may be more than one correct answer. 1. We finished the work on time, it was difficult...... 2. Lillian was driving too fast and she went round a bend and lost control of the car...... 3. Alan hired a personal paparazzo, he wanted to feel like a celebrity...... 4. Jack called me and told me he wanted to break up and I got upset...... 5. We rested for a while, we continued to walk......