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https://wordwall.net/resource/16695722/passive-voice-advanced

http://www.xtec.cat/~ogodoy/sac/rephrasing/passiveex1.htm

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Look at these examples to see how the passive voice is used.

The interview was recorded yesterday.
Cleaner sources of energy must be developed.
An electrical fault is believed to have caused the power cut.

Try this exercise to test your grammar.

Grammar explanation

We can use the passive voice to change the focus of the sentence.

Aliya Monier directed the film.
(focus on Aliya Monier)

The film was directed by Aliya Monier.
(focus on The film)

We often use the passive:

so that we can start a sentence with the most important or most logical information

when we prefer not to mention who or what does the action (for example, it's not known, it's obvious or we don't want to say)

in more formal or scientific writing.

Be + past participle

The most common way to form the passive is subject + be + past participle.

The new smoke alarm was installed yesterday.

The 'doer' of the action is called the agent. Most of the time, the agent is not mentioned, but if important, the agent can be mentioned using the preposition by.

The new smoke alarm was installed yesterday by the company director herself.

We can also use the passive voice with modal verbs such as can, must and should, by using modal + be + past participle.

A podcast can be made with minimal resources.
The accidentmust be reported to the police.
New lawsshould be created to regulate electric scooters.

The passive with get

In informal English, get is sometimes used instead of be to form the passive.

My bicycle got stolen last night.
(= My bicycle was stolen last night.)

The impersonal passive

The impersonal passive is used with reporting verbs such as allege, believe, claim, consider, estimate, expect, know, report, say, think, understand, etc. It reports what an unspecified group of people say or believe.

The impersonal passive has two forms:

it + be + past participle + ( that) + subject + verb:

It is estimated that millions of people visit the site every year.
It is believed that the walls date from the third century BCE.
It is reported that mosquitoes transmit the disease.

someone/something + be + past participle + infinitive:

Millions of people are estimated to visit the site every year.
The walls are believed to date from the third century BCE.
Mosquitoes are reported to transmit the disease.

Note that the infinitive can be simple (as above), perfect (for a past action) or continuous (for an action in progress).

Millions are estimated to visit the site this year. (simple infinitive)
The walls are believed to have been built in the third century BCE. (perfect infinitive)
Mosquitoes are reported to be transmitting the disease. (continuous infinitive)

Do this exercise to test your grammar again.

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Look at these examples to see how we can tell someone what another person said.

direct speech: 'I love the Toy Story films,' she said.
indirect speech: She said she loved the Toy Story films.

direct speech:'I worked as a waiter before becoming a chef,' he said.
indirect speech: He said he'd worked as a waiter before becoming a chef.

direct speech:'I'll phone you tomorrow,' he said.
indirect speech: He said he'd phone me the next day.

Try this exercise to test your grammar.

Read the explanation to learn more.

Grammar explanation

Reported speech is when we tell someone what another person said. To do this, we can use direct speech or indirect speech.

direct speech: 'I work in a bank,' said Daniel.
indirect speech:Daniel said that he worked in a bank.

In indirect speech, we often use a tense which is 'further back' in the past (e.g. worked) than the tense originally used (e.g. work). This is called 'backshift'. We also may need to change other words that were used, for example pronouns.

Present simple, present continuous and present perfect

When we backshift, present simple changes to past simple, present continuous changes to past continuous and present perfect changes to past perfect.

'I travel a lot in my job.'
Jamila said that she travelled a lot in her job.
'The baby's sleeping!'
He told me the baby was sleeping.
'I've hurt my leg.'
She said she'd hurt her leg.

Past simple and past continuous

When we backshift, past simple usually changes to past perfect simple, and past continuous usually changes to past perfect continuous.

'We lived in China for five years.'
She told me they'd lived in China for five years.
'It was raining all day.'
He told me it had been raining all day.

Past perfect

The past perfect doesn't change.

'I'd tried everything without success, but this new medicine is great.'
He said he'd tried everything without success, but the new medicine was great.

No backshift

If what the speaker has said is still true or relevant, it's not always necessary to change the tense. This might happen when the speaker has used a present tense.

'I go to the gym next to your house.'
Jenny told me that she goes to the gym next to my house. I'm thinking about going with her.
'I'm working in Italy for the next six months.'
He told me he's working in Italy for the next six months. Maybe I should visit him!
'I've broken my arm!'
She said she's broken her arm, so she won't be at work this week.

Pronouns, demonstratives and adverbs of time and place

Pronouns also usually change in indirect speech.

'I enjoy working in my garden,' said Bob.
Bob said that he enjoyed working in his garden.
'We played tennis for our school,' said Alina.
Alina told me they'd played tennis for their school.

However, if you are the person or one of the people who spoke, then the pronouns don't change.

'I'm working on my thesis,' I said.
I told her that I was working on my thesis.
'We want our jobs back!' we said.
We said that we wanted our jobs back.

We also change demonstratives and adverbs of time and place if they are no longer accurate.

'This is my house.'

He said this was his house. [You are currently in front of the house.]

He said that was his house. [You are not currently in front of the house.]

'We like it here.'

She told me they like it here. [You are currently in the place they like.]

She told me they like it there. [You are not in the place they like.]

'I'm planning to do it today.'

She told me she's planning to do it today. [It is currently still the same day.]

She told me she was planning to do it that day. [It is not the same day any more.]

In the same way, these changes to those, now changes to then, yesterday changes to the day before, tomorrow changes to the next/following day and ago changes to before.

Do this exercise to test your grammar again.

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Exercises Explanation Downloads

Reporting verbs - admit doing, refuse to do, etc.

Exercise 1

Choose the correct option to complete the sentences below.

Reporting verbs

Reporting verbs are used to report what somebody said, like promise, say, ask, admit, etc. And we normally classify these verbs into different groups depending on the structure they can be found in. In the grammar chart below you can see the most common reporting verbs and how they are used.

In the grammar chart below you can see the same verbs with example sentences.

The perfect gerund - regret doing vs regret having done

We use the perfect gerund to indicate that the action expressed by the verb was completed in the past.

I regret being married. (=now)

I regret having been married (=in the past)

However, it's often obvious whether the action in the gerund happened in the past or not. In those cases, we can use the simple gerund or the perfect gerund with little difference in meaning. With the perfect gerund, we emphasise that the action was completed in the past.

He admitted stealing the money.

He admitted having stolen the money.

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A dash is a horizontal line that shows a pause or break in meaning, or that represents missing words or letters. Note that dashes are rather informal and should be used carefully in writing. Dashes are often used informally instead of commas, colons and brackets. A dash may or may not have a space on either side of it.

Do not confuse a dash (-) with a hyphen (-), which is shorter.

1. Use a dash to show a pause or break in meaning in the middle of a sentence:

My brothers-Richard and John-are visiting Hanoi. (Could use commas.)

In the 15th century-when of course nobody had electricity-water was often pumped by hand. (Could use brackets.)

2. Use a dash to show an afterthought:

The 1st World War was supposed to be the world's last war-the war to end war.

I attached the photo to my email-at least I hope I did!

3. Use a dash like a colon to introduce a list:

There are three places I'll never forget-Paris, Bangkok and Hanoi.

Don't forget to buy some food-eggs, bread, tuna and cheese.

4. Use a dash to show that letters or words are missing:

They are really f----d up. (Typically used for offensive words.)

I will look ----- the children. (Typically used in "missing word" questions.)

In fact, there are two kinds of dash:

the en-dash (-), which is the width of the letter "n"

and the em-dash (-), which is the width of the letter "m"

However, the difference between them is rather technical and mainly of value to typographers. The dash is a convenient and easy mark to use in hand-writing. But it is often difficult to find on a keyboard and for this reason some people use the easier-to-find but shorter hyphen (-) when word-processing.

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Jeux éducatives (Mots Roulette): LINKERS - READ THE SENTENCES AND COMPLETE WITH THE CORRECT LINKER.

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Clauses of contrast, purpose and reason - Grammar chart

Clauses of contrast

Although, even though

We can use although/ even though at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence followed by a clause (subject + verb). We NEVER use a comma after although or even though.

However

We use however to connect two different sentences. We normally use however after a full stop (.) or a semi-colon (;). However should ALWAYS be followed by a comma.

Despite/in spite of

Despite and in spite of are normally followed by a noun or a - ing verb. They can go at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.

We can use a clause (subject + verb) after despite/ in spite of + the fact that.

Clauses of purpose

To + infinitive

The most common way to express purpose in English is to + infinitive.

In order to/so as to + infinitive

In order to or so as to + infinitive are more common in formal English, mainly in writing. The negative forms are in order not to and so as not to + infinitive.

So that + clause

We can also use so that + subject + verb to express purpose. We normally use a modal verb with this connector. ( could, can, would, etc.)

For + noun

We can also use for + noun to express purpose.

Clauses of reason

When we want to explain the reason why something happened or why someone did something, we use a clause of reason introduced by a conjunction ( as, since, because) or a noun phrase introduced by because of or due to.

Because

We use because before a clause (subject + verb). It can be used at the beginning or at the end of a sentence (at the end is more common). A comma is used when the clause of reason is at the beginning of the sentence.

As/since

We use as and since in a very similar way to because. They are followed by subject + verb and can be used at the beginning or at the end of a sentence. However, as and since are more formal expressions, and more common in written than in spoken English.

Because of

We use because of before a noun.

Due to

Due to means 'because of' although it is more formal. We also use due to before a noun.

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Writing an opinion essay

When you write an opinion essay, you must say what you think about a topic and try to convince the reader of your point of view on that topic. To do that, you should first introduce the topic and state your opinion. Then, you should give three reasons that support your view, and finally, you should write a conclusion where you summarise your arguments and repeat your opinion using different words.

Plan your ideas

The first thing you need to do is decide whether you agree with the question or statement and then make a list of two or three reasons that support your opinion, including some facts and/or examples. Here is an example:

Top sports players are paid too much

Opinion: I disagree.

Reason 1: Their careers are very short.

Fact 1: their careers usually end in their 30's.

Fact 2: sometimes, they are even shorter because of injuries.

Reason 2: They lose their privacy.

Fact 1: Constantly followed by journalists and fans.

Fact 2: Now, everyone uses their phones to take photos and publish them.

Organise your text

An opinion essay has three parts:

Introduction

Arguments or reasons that support your view.

Conclusion

Introduction. Paragraph 1

Introduce the topic and give your opinion. Say whether you agree or disagree with the statement or question. It can be a good idea to use a question to grab the reader's attention. Check the two examples below:
Nowadays, top sportspeople, such as football players or basketball players, have huge salaries, and this promotes a lot of debate. However, I don't think they earn too much. In my opinion, their salaries are fair. How often have you heard a friend or a colleague complain about the excessive salaries of professional sports players? But do they really earn too much? I don't think they earn too much. I truly believe their salaries are fair.
Arguments. Paragraph 2

Give the first argument to support your opinion. Include at least two facts or examples to show that your reason makes sense. Check this example:
Firstly, Despite all the money professional sports players earn every year, they work for only a few years - they usually retire when they are in their thirties. In addition, many of them have to retire earlier because they get injured and have to stop playing.
Arguments. Paragraph 3

Give more reasons and again provide examples, facts or supporting ideas. For example:
Secondly, sports stars are celebrities, and all celebrities lose their privacy. Journalists, paparazzi and fans follow them everywhere, and they want to get pictures or talk to them all the time. Moreover, now anyone can take photos with their mobile phone and publish them at any moment on their social media accounts.
Conclusion. Paragraph 4

Summarise your ideas and repeat your opinion.
To sum up, I believe top professional sports players have the salaries they deserve because their careers are short and because during those years, their personal lives are affected by their popularity.
Useful language

Sequencing your text

Use connectors to sequence and structure your ideas:

Adding more points or ideas

Use connectors to introduce additional ideas:

Giving your opinion

Expressions you can use to say what you think:

Introducing examples

Use connectors to introduce examples:

Expressing contrast, purpose and reason

You may also need or want to use some connectors of contrast, purpose and reason.

Contrast: although, however, despite, etc.

Purpose: to, in order to, so that, etc.

Reason: because (of), since, due to, etc.

Introducing your conclusion

Use connectors to introduce the conclusion:

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Conditionals are really common in English. If you want to get a good score in IELTS writing or speaking, you will certainly need to have a good understanding of this crucial grammar point.

In this lesson, I'm going to quickly and simply explain conditionals for you.

What are Conditionals?

You might have heard conditionals referred to as "if-clauses." That's because one of the two clauses in a conditional sentence will start with the word "if." For example:

If it's raining, we won't be able to go for a walk later.

If I'd remembered my wallet, we wouldn't have missed the film.

You most commonly see "if" in the first clause, but it can be used in the second. In fact, we could easily reverse those example sentences:

We won't be able to go for a walk later if it's raining.

We wouldn't have missed the film if I'd remembered my wallet.

There are five types of conditional and we'll example each of them in turn. They are oddly named: zero conditional, first conditional, second conditional, third conditional, and mixed conditional.

Zero Conditional

The zero conditional is used to present a fact, such as a scientific reality. For example:

If you boil water, it evaporates.

The structure for the zero conditional is:

IF + PRESENT SIMPLE, (THEN) PRESENT SIMPLE

Notice that I did not include "then" in my sentence. It is always implied, so we usually omit it, but you can definitely include it:

If you boil water, then it evaporates.

Here is another example:

If you stay out in the sun too long, you get burned.

To be honest, the zero conditional is fairly uncommon, so let's move on to the more useful ones...

First Conditional

The first conditional is used to refer to a likely future outcome. Or, if you use a negative form, it refers to an unlikely outcome. However, in either case you can predict it. For example:

If the weather is bad, we will cancel the party.

The structure for the first conditional is:

IF + PRESENT SIMPLE, (THEN) FUTURE SIMPLE

Again, remember that we can add or omit "then" and that we can invert the order of clauses in the sentence:

If the weather is bad, then we will cancel the party.

We will cancel the party if the weather is bad.

We can also use the negative form, "will not" or "won't." For example:

If the weather is bad, we won't have a party.

Here are some more examples:

If she sees this mess, she will be furious.

If we don't get there on time, they won't let us in.

We will be in trouble if we don't hand our homework in on time.

Second Conditional

The second conditional is used for imagined (and often quite unlikely) situations. For example:

If I won the lottery, I would buy a private island!

This is a hypothetical situation, which means that it hasn't happened yet but could (theoretically) happen in the future.

The structure for the second conditional is:

IF + PAST SIMPLE, (THEN) + WOULD/WOULDN'T + VERB

Remember that we very frequently contract "would" to "'d." For example:

If I had a million pounds, I'd give half to my parents.

Here, "I'd" means "I would." Some people get confused because we can also contract "I had" to "I'd" but they are grammatically quite different.

Here are more examples of the second conditional:

If we sold our car, we would have enough money to go on holiday.

If she told the truth, people would be more likely to trust her.

If you were nicer, people wouldn't avoid you.

Third Conditional

The third conditional is used for talking about imagined events in the past. In other words, things that could have happened but didn't. For example:

If I'd studied harder, I would've gotten a band 8 on my IELTS test!

This means that the person did not get band 8 because they did not study hard enough. The sentence introduces an imaginary past.

The structure for this is:

If + PAST PERFECT, (THEN) WOULD/WOULDN'T + HAVE + PART PARTICIPLE

Here are some more examples:

If it hadn't been raining, we would've gone for a walk.

If I hadn't been sick, I would've helped you move house.

If she hadn't been so angry, she wouldn't have crashed her car.

Mixed Conditionals

As the name implies, mixed conditionals are a mix of other conditional forms. We can use these to show the present result of a past condition or a hypothetical past given a present condition. In fact, there are quite a lot of variants of the mixed conditional. There's a useful overview of them here.

Here's an example of a past / present mixed conditional:

If she hadn't stayed up so late, she wouldn't be so tired.

This is very similar to the third conditional, but because the main clause ("she wouldn't be so tired") refers to the present, it is a mixed conditional.

Here's an example of a present / past mixed conditional:

If he was taller, he would have been a good basketball player.

This is pretty much the opposite in that the "if" clause is looking at something about the present and the main clause shows a past outcome.

Practice

Here are some practice exercises I made for conditionals. I post grammar challenges on my Twitter account every day.

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We have different ways of talking about the future. We often use going to (+ infinitive), the present continuous (to be + -ing) or will (+ infinitive). The structure we use depends on the function of what we want to say, whether we are talking about arrangements, plans, predictions, etc..
I thought will was the future tense in English.

It's one of the ways of talking about the future, but there are a few others. Let's look at will to start with. We use will / won't (= will not) + the infinitive for predictions about the future.
Oliver'll be back soon.
Wewon't be ready.
Do you think it'll rain this afternoon?
We also use will when we decide something at the moment of speaking.
(The doorbell rings) I'll get it.
So, you sometimes use the verb think before will?

Yes, that's very common. We also use: don't think, expect, be + sure.
I'm sure you'll have a good time.
You said will is used for decisions made at the moment of speaking. What about decisions made before the moment of speaking?

Then we can use either the present continuous or going to (+ infinitive).
Amy's coming round.
We're going to watch a film - want to join us?
Whatare you doing this evening?
Is there a difference between them?

We use the present continuous more for arrangements with other people and be + going to + infinitive for intentions. Sometimes it's important to choose the right structure, but often we could use either because many events are both arrangements and intentions.
Amy's coming round. (= arrangement between Amy and Daisy)
Amy's going to come round. (= Amy's intention)
I'm going to clean my room tonight. (= intention)
I'm cleaning my room tonight. (not an arrangement)
So could I say 'I'm going to go to the cinema with Alex'?

Yes, that's correct. But we usually avoid saying going to go, just because it doesn't sound very elegant. We normally use the present continuous with go.
I'm going to the cinema with Alex.
And 'I will go to the cinema with Alex'?

No. We don't use will for arrangements or intentions if the decision was made before the moment of speaking.

Oh, yes, you told me that before. Anything else?

Yes, there's another use of going to. We use it for predictions too, especially when you can see something happening or about to happen.
Look out! You're going to spill that coffee.
Can you use going to for other predictions?

Yes, sometimes both will and going to can be used.
I think the Green Party will win the election.
I think the Green Partyare going to win the election.
OK, and one last thing! Is it correct to say, 'When's the race?' That's present simple, isn't it?

Yes. You can use present simple for timetabled events.
My plane leaves at 4pm tomorrow.
The match starts at 8pm.
Phew! So sometimes you can use going to or the present continuous and sometimes you can use will or going to. And you can also use present simple for timetabled events. I'll never understand the future!

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A proverb is a short, pithy saying that expresses a traditionally held truth or piece of advice, based on common sense or experience.

Nothing defines a culture as distinctly as its language, and the element of language that best encapsulates a society's values and beliefs is its proverbs.

This graphic shows the words that are used in English proverbs, with the size of each word indicating how often it occurs.

As so many proverbs offer advice and uplift many of them are religious in origin, here's an additional list of biblical proverbs.
A bad penny always turns up
A barking dog never bites
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush A cat may look at a king A chain is only as strong as its weakest link A change is as good as a rest A dog is a man's best friend A drowning man will clutch at a straw A fish always rots from the head down A fool and his money are soon parted A friend in need is a friend indeed A golden key can open any door
A good beginning makes a good ending
A good man is hard to find
A house divided against itself cannot stand

A house is not a home
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step A leopard cannot change its spots A little knowledge is a dangerous thing A little learning is a dangerous thing A little of what you fancy does you good
A man is known by his friends
A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for his client A miss is as good as a mile
A new broom sweeps clean
A nod's as good as a wink to a blind horse A penny saved is a penny earned
A person is known by the company he keeps
A picture paints a thousand words A place for everything and everything in its place
A poor workman always blames his tools
A problem shared is a problem halved
A prophet is not recognized in his own land

A rising tide lifts all boats
A rolling stone gathers no moss
A soft answer turneth away wrath
A stitch in time saves nine
A swarm in May is worth a load of hay; a swarm in June is worth a silver spoon; but a swarm in July is not worth a fly
A thing of beauty is a joy forever
A time and a place for everything - There's

A trouble shared is a trouble halved

A volunteer is worth twenty pressed men
A watched pot never boils
A woman is only a woman, but a good cigar is a smoke
A woman's place is in the home
A woman's work is never done

A word to the wise is enough
Absence makes the heart grow fonder Absolute power corrupts absolutely
Accidents will happen (in the best-regulated families).
Actions speak louder than words Adversity makes strange bedfellows
After a storm comes a calm

Age of miracles is past - The

Ain't over till the fat lady sings - It
All good things come to he who waits
All good things must come to an end
All is grist that comes to the mill All publicity is good publicity
All roads lead to Rome
All that glisters is not gold
All that glitters is not gold

All the world loves a lover
All things come to those that wait All things must pass
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

All you need is love
All's fair in love and war
All's for the best in the best of all possible worlds
All's well that ends well A miss is as good as a mile An apple a day keeps the doctor away
An army marches on its stomach
An Englishman's home is his castle
An exception to every rule - There's

Always more fish in the sea - There's

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth

An ill wind that blows no one any good - It's

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Any port in a storm
Appearances can be deceptive

Apple a day keeps the doctor away - An

Apple never falls far from the tree - The

April is the cruellest month

April showers bring forth May flowers

Army marches on its stomach - An
As thick as thieves
As you make your bed, so you must lie upon it
As you sow so shall you reap
Ashes to ashes dust to dust
Ask a silly question and you'll get a silly answer
Ask no questions and hear no lies
Bad news travels fast
Bad penny always turns up - A

Barking dog never bites - A

Be careful what you wish for
Beat swords into ploughshares Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Beauty is only skin deep Beggars should not be choosers Behind every great man there's a great woman
Best defence is a good offence - The

Best is the enemy of the good - The

Best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agley - The

Best things in life are free - The
Better late than never
Better safe than sorry

Better the Devil you know than the Devil you don't

Best to be on the safe side - It's

Better to give than to receive - It's

Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all - It's

Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness - It's

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool that to speak and remove all doubt

Better to travel hopefully than to arrive - It's
Between two stools one falls to the ground Beware of Greeks bearing gifts Beware the Ides of March
Big fish eat little fish
Big fleas have little fleas upon their back to bite 'em
Bigger, the better - The

Bigger they are, the harder they fall - The

Bird in the hand is worth two in the bush - A
Birds of a feather flock together Blessed are the peacemakers Blood is thicker than water
Blue are the hills that are far away

Bottom line is the bottom line - The

Boy is father to the man - The
Boys will be boys Bread always falls buttered side down Brevity is the soul of wit Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door
Business before pleasure

Caesar's wife must be above suspicion

Carpe diem (Pluck the day; Seize the day)

Cat may look at a king - A

Chain is only as strong as its weakest link - A

Change is as good as a rest - A
Charity begins at home
Charity covers a multitude of sins

Cheaters never win and winners never cheat

Cheats never prosper

Child is father to the man - The

Children and fools tell the truth
Children should be seen and not heard
Christmas comes but once a year
Cleanliness is next to godliness
Clothes maketh the man

Cobbler always wears the worst shoes - The

Cold hands, warm heart
Comparisons are odious
Count your blessings

Course of true love never did run smooth - The

Cowards may die many times before their death
Crime doesn't pay
Curiosity killed the cat

Customer is always right - The

Cut your coat to suit your cloth

Darkest hour is just before the dawn - The

Dead men tell no tales

Devil is in the details - The

Devil looks after his own - The

Devil makes work for idle hands to do - The

Devil take the hindmost - The
Different strokes for different folks
Distance lends enchantment to the view

Do as I say, not as I do
Do as you would be done by Do unto others as you would have them do to you
Dog is a man's best friend - A

Don't bite the hand that feeds you

Don't burn your bridges behind you
Don't cast your pearls before swine Don't change horses in midstream Don't count your chickens before they are hatched
Don't cross the bridge till you come to it

Don't cut off your nose to spite your face

Don't get mad, get even
Don't keep a dog and bark yourself
Don't leave your manners on the doorstep
Don't let the bastards grind you down Don't let the cat out of the bag
Don't let the grass grow under your feet

Don't meet troubles half-way

Don't mix business with pleasure

Don't put all your eggs in one basket
Don't put the cart before the horse
Don't put new wine into old bottles

Don't rock the boat

Don't shoot the messenger

Don't spoil the ship for a ha'porth of tar
Don't shut the stable door after the horse has bolted
Don't sweat the small stuff

Don't throw pearls to swine
Don't teach your Grandma to suck eggs Don't throw good money after bad Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater
Don't trust anyone over thirty

Don't try to run before you can walk

Don't try to walk before you can crawl
Don't upset the apple-cart
Don't wash your dirty linen in public

Doubt is the beginning not the end of wisdom

Drowning man will clutch at a straw - A
Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise
Each to their own

Early bird catches the worm - The

East is east, and west is west
East, west, home's best
Easy come, easy go

Easy to be wise after the event - It's
Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die
Empty vessels make the most noise

End justifies the means - The

English are a nation of shopkeepers - The

Englishman's home is his castle - An
Enough is as good as a feast Enough is enough Even a worm will turn Every cloud has a silver lining Every dog has its day
Every little helps

Every man for himself, and the Devil take the hindmost
Every man has his price
Every picture tells a story

Every stick has two ends

Everyone wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die

Everything comes to him who waits

Exception which proves the rule - The

Eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth - An
Failing to plan is planning to fail
Faint heart never won fair lady
Fair exchange is no robbery Faith will move mountains
Familiarity breeds contempt

Fat is in the fire - The

Feed a cold and starve a fever

Female of the species is more deadly than the male - The
Fight fire with fire Fight the good fight
Finders keepers, losers weepers
Fine words butter no parsnips
Fire is a good servant but a bad master

First come, first served

First impressions are the most lasting

First things first
Fish always stink from the head down
Fish and guests smell after three days

Flattery will get you nowhere

Fool and his money are soon parted - A
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread For everything there is a season
For want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse was lost; and for want of a horse the man was lost
Forewarned is forearmed
Forgive and forget

Fortune favours the brave

Friend in need is a friend indeed - A

From the sublime to the ridiculous is only one step
Genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration
Give a man a fish and you will feed him for a day...

Give a dog a bad name and hang him

Give a man enough rope and he will hang himself

Give credit where credit is due
Give the Devil his due
Go the extra mile

God helps those who help themselves

Goes without saying - It

Golden key can open any door - A

Good beginning makes a good ending - A

Good die young - The
Good fences make good neighbours
Good man is hard to find - A

Good talk saves the food

Good things come in small packages
Good things come to those that wait
Grass is always greener on the other side of the fence - The
Great minds think alike Great oaks from little acorns grow Half a loaf is better than no bread
Hand that rocks the cradle rules the world - The

Handsome is as handsome does
Hard cases make bad law
Hard work never did anyone any harm
Haste makes waste
He that goes a-borrowing, goes a-sorrowing
He who can does, he who cannot, teaches
He who fights and runs away, may live to fight another day

He who hesitates is lost
He who laughs last laughs longest
He who lives by the sword shall die by the sword

He who pays the piper calls the tune

He who sups with the devil should have a long spoon

Hear all, see all, say nowt, tak' all, keep all, gie nowt, and if tha ever does owt for nowt do it for thysen
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
Hindsight is always twenty-twenty

History repeats itself

Hold with the hare and run with the hounds - You can't
Home is where the heart is Honesty is the best policy Honey catches more flies than vinegar
Honour among thieves - There's

Hope springs eternal

Horses for courses

House divided against itself cannot stand - A

House is not a home - A

Husband is always the last to know - The

If anything can go wrong, it will

If a job is worth doing it is worth doing well

If at first you don't succeed try, try and try again

If God had meant us to fly he'd have given us wings

If ifs and ands were pots and pans there'd be no work for tinkers
If it ain't broke, don't fix it
If life deals you lemons, make lemonade
If the cap fits, wear it If the mountain won't come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain If the shoe fits, wear it If wishes were horses, beggars would ride
If you build it they will come

If you can't be good, be careful

If you can't beat em, join em
If you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen
If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas

If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys

If you want a thing done well, do it yourself

Ignorance is bliss
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
In for a penny, in for a pound

In the kingdom of the blind the one eyed man is king

In the midst of life we are in death

Into every life a little rain must fall

It ain't over till the fat lady sings

It goes without saying
It never rains but it pours
It takes a thief to catch a thief

It takes all sorts to make a world

It takes one to know one

It takes two to tango
It's all grist to the mill It's an ill wind that blows no one any good
It's best to be on the safe side
It's better to give than to receive It's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness It's better to travel hopefully than to arrive
It's easy to be wise after the event

It's never too late

It's no use crying over spilt milk
It's no use shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted It's the early bird that catches the worm
It's the empty can that makes the most noise

It's the singer not the song

It's the squeaky wheel that gets the grease
Jack of all trades, master of none Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today
Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step - A

Judge not, that ye be not judged
Keep your chin up
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer
Keep your powder dry Know which side your bread is buttered
Labourer is worthy of his hire - The

Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone

Laughter is the best medicine

Law is an ass - The

Least said, soonest mended

Leopard cannot change its spots - A
Less is more Let bygones be bygones Let not the sun go down on your wrath
Let sleeping dogs lie
Let the buyer beware
Let the dead bury the dead

Let the punishment fit the crime

Let well alone
Life begins at forty
Life is just a bowl of cherries

Life is what you make it
Life's not all beer and skittles
Lightning never strikes twice in the same place

Like father, like son

Little knowledge is a dangerous thing - A

Little learning is a dangerous thing - A

Little of what you fancy does you good - A
Little pitchers have big ears
Little strokes fell great oaks

Little things please little minds

Live and learn

Live and let live

Live for today for tomorrow never comes

Longest journey starts with a single step - The
Look before you leap Love of money is the root of all evil Love is blind
Love makes the world go round
Love thy neighbour as thyself
Love will find a way
Make hay while the sun shines
Make haste slowly

Make love not war
Man does not live by bread alone
Man is known by his friends - A

Man who is his own lawyer has a fool for his client - A

Manners maketh man

Many a good tune played on an old fiddle - There's
Many a little makes a mickle
Many a mickle makes a muckle

Many a slip 'twixt cup and lip - There's
Many a true word is spoken in jest Many are called but few are chosen
Many hands make light work

March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb

March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers

Marriages are made in heaven
Marry in haste, repent at leisure
Might is right
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow
Misery loves company

Miss is as good as a mile - A

Moderation in all things

Monday's child is fair of face

Money doesn't grow on trees
Money is the root of all evil
Money isn't everything

Money makes the world go round

Money talks
More haste, less speed
More the merrier - The

More things change, the more they stay the same - The

More ways of killing a cat than choking it with cream - There are
Music has charms to soothe the savage breast
Nature abhors a vacuum
Necessity is the mother of invention Needs must when the devil drives Ne'er cast a clout till May be out Never give a sucker an even break
Never go to bed on an argument

Never judge a book by its cover

Never let the sun go down on your anger
Never look a gift horse in the mouth
Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today

Never rains but it pours - It

Never speak ill of the dead

Never tell tales out of school

Never too late - It's

New broom sweeps clean - A

Nine tailors make a man

No accounting for tastes - There's

No fool like an old fool - There's

No man can serve two masters
No man is an island No names, no pack-drill
No news is good news

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent

No pain, no gain

No place like home - There's
No rest for the wicked
No smoke without fire - There's

No such thing as a free lunch - There's

No such thing as bad publicity - There's

No time like the present - There's

No use crying over spilt milk - It's

Nod's as good as a wink to a blind horse - A

None so blind as those who will not see - There's

None so deaf as those who will not hear - There's

Nothing new under the sun
Nothing is certain but death and taxes Nothing succeeds like success
Nothing ventured, nothing gained

Oil and water don't mix
Old soldiers never die, they simply fade away.
Once a thief, always a thief
One good turn deserves another
One half of the world does not know how the other half lives
One man's meat is another man's poison
One might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb

One law for the rich and another law for the poor
One swallow does not make a summer
One volunteer is worth ten pressed men

One year's seeding makes seven years weeding

Only fools and horses work

Opera ain't over till the fat lady sings - The

Opportunity never knocks twice at any man's door

Opposites attract

Ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure - An
Out of sight, out of mind
Parsley seed goes nine times to the Devil

Patience is a virtue

Pearls of wisdom

Pen is mightier than sword - The

Penny saved is a penny earned - A

Penny wise and pound foolish

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

Person is known by the company he keeps - A
Physician, heal thyself
Picture paints a thousand words - A

Place for everything and everything in its place - A

Poor workman always blames his tools - A

Possession is nine points of the law
Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely
Practice makes perfect

Practice what you preach

Prevention is better than cure

Price of liberty is eternal vigilance - The
Pride comes before a fall Procrastination is the thief of time
Problem shared is a problem halved - A

Proof of the pudding is in the eating - The

Prophet is not recognized in his own land - A
Put your best foot forward Put your shoulder to the wheel Quid pro quo
Rain before seven, fine before eleven
Red sky at night shepherd's delight; red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning Revenge is a dish best served cold
Revenge is sweet

Rising tide lifts all boats - A

Road to hell is paved with good intentions - The
Rob Peter to pay Paul
Rolling stone gathers no moss - A
Rome wasn't built in a day See a pin and pick it up, all the day you'll have good luck; see a pin and let it lie, bad luck you'll have all day
See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil

Seeing is believing
Seek and you shall find
Set a thief to catch a thief
Share and share alike
Shoemaker's son always goes barefoot - The

Shrouds have no pockets
Silence is golden
Slow but sure

Soft answer turneth away wrath - A

Softly, softly, catchee monkey
Spare the rod and spoil the child
Speak as you find
Speak softly and carry a big stick
Squeaky wheel gets the grease - The
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me
Still waters run deep

Stitch in time saves nine - A
Strike while the iron is hot
Stupid is as stupid does

Success has many fathers, while failure is an orphan
Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves
Takes a thief to catch a thief - It

Takes all sorts to make a world - It

Takes one to know one - It

Talk is cheap
Talk of the Devil, and he is bound to appear Tell the truth and shame the Devil
That which does not kill us makes us stronger

The age of miracles is past
The apple never falls far from the tree
The best is the enemy of the good
The best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agley
The best things in life are free

The bigger, the better

The bigger they are, the harder they fall

The bottom line is the bottom line

The boy is father to the man

The bread always falls buttered side down
The child is father to the man The cobbler always wears the worst shoes The course of true love never did run smooth The customer is always right The darkest hour is just before the dawn The Devil has all the best tunes The Devil is in the details
The Devil looks after his own
The Devil makes work for idle hands to do The Devil take the hindmost
The early bird catches the worm

The empty can that makes the most noise - It's

The end justifies the means
The English are a nation of shopkeepers The exception which proves the rule The fat is in the fire
The female of the species is more deadly than the male

The good die young
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world

The husband is always the last to know

The labourer is worthy of his hire
The law is an ass The leopard does not change his spots The longest journey starts with a single step The more the merrier
The more things change, the more they stay the same
The opera ain't over till the fat lady sings The pen is mightier than sword
The price of liberty is eternal vigilance

The proof of the pudding is in the eating
The road to hell is paved with good intentions The shoemaker's son always goes barefoot
The singer not the song - It's

The squeaky wheel that gets the grease - It's
The truth will out The wages of sin is death
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach

The whole is greater than the sum of the parts
There are more ways of killing a cat than choking it with cream
There are none so blind as those, that will not see

There are two sides to every question
There but for the grace of God, go I There's a time and a place for everything There's an exception to every rule
There's always more fish in the sea

There's honour among thieves

There's many a good tune played on an old fiddle

There's many a slip 'twixt cup and lip
There's more than one way to skin a cat
There's no accounting for tastes
There's no fool like an old fool There's no place like home
There's no smoke without fire
There's no such thing as a free lunch There's no such thing as bad publicity
There's no time like the present

There's none so blind as those who will not see

There's none so deaf as those who will not hear

There's nowt so queer as folk
There's one born every minute
There's one law for the rich and another law for the poor

There's safety in numbers

They that sow the wind, shall reap the whirlwind

Thing of beauty is a joy forever - A
Third time lucky
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it

Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

Those who sleep with dogs will rise with fleas

Trouble shared is a trouble halved - A
Thou shalt not kill Time and tide wait for no man
Time flies

Time is a great healer

Time is money

Time will tell
'tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all To err is human; to forgive divine
To every thing there is a season

To the victor go the spoils
To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive Tomorrow is another day
Tomorrow never comes

Too many cooks spoil the broth
Truth is stranger than fiction Truth will out
Two blacks don't make a white
Two heads are better than one
Two is company, but three's a crowd

Two sides to every question - There are

Two wrongs don't make a right

Variety is the spice of life

Virtue is its own reward

Volunteer is worth twenty pressed men - A

Wages of sin is death - The

Walls have ears
Walnuts and pears you plant for your heirs
Waste not want not

Watched pot never boils - A

Way to a man's heart is through his stomach - The

What can't be cured must be endured

What goes up must come down

What you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts

What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
When the cat's away the mice will play

When the going gets tough, the tough get going

When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash; when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak

What the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over

Where there's a will there's a way
Where there's muck there's brass Wherever you wander, there's no place like home
While there's life there's hope

Whole is greater than the sum of the parts - The

Whom the Gods love die young
Why keep a dog and bark yourself?
Woman is only a woman, but a good cigar is a smoke - A

Woman's place is in the home - A

Woman's work is never done
Women and children first
Wonders will never cease

Word to the wise is enough - A

Work expands so as to fill the time available

Worrying never did anyone any good

You are never too old to learn
You are what you eat You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar
You can choose your friends but you can't choose your family

You can have too much of a good thing
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink
You can't have your cake and eat it too
You can't get blood out of a stone You can't get blood out of a turnip You can't hold with the hare and run with the hounds You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear
You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs

You can't make bricks without straw

You can't run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

You can't take it with you [when you die]
You can't teach an old dog new tricks
You can't judge a book by its cover

You can't win them all

You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar

You pays your money and you takes your choice
You reap what you sow
You win some, you lose some

Youth is wasted on the young

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List three advantages and three disadvantages

The first thing you have to do before writing a for and against essay is make a list of three advantages and three disadvantages. For example, we are going to write an argumentative essay about the pros and cons of streaming video platforms like Netflix or HBO.

Write the composition using linking expressions

Discuss the pros and cons of streaming video platforms like Netflix or HBO

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The main advantage of ... is that ...

An important advantage of ... is that ...

Another advantage is that ...

Another point in favour of ... is that ...

Another negative point is that ...

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to introduce examples:

to introduce contrasting points:

to introduce the conclusion:

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Clauses of contrast and purpose

Exercise 1

Choose the correct option to complete the sentences below.

Clauses of contrast and purpose - Grammar chart

Clauses of contrast

Although, even though

We can use although/ even though at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence followed by a clause (subject + verb). We NEVER use a comma after although or event though.

However

We use however to connect two different sentences. We normally use however after a full stop (.) or a semi-colon (;). However should ALWAYS be followed by a comma.

Despite/in spite of

Despite and in spite of are normally followed by a noun or a - ing verb. They can go at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.

We can use a clause (subject + verb) after despite/ in spite of + the fact that.

We went out despite /In spite of the fact that it was raining.

Clauses of purpose

To + infinitive

The most common way to express purpose in English is to + infinitive.

In order to/so as to + infinitive

In order to or so as to + infinitive are more common in formal English, mainly in writing. The negative forms are in order not to and so as not to + infinitive.

We were asked to stay in order to finish the project.

He left home early in order not to be late.

So that + clause

We can also use so that + subject + verb to express purpose. We normally use a modal verb with this connector. ( could, can, would, etc.)

For + noun

We can also use for + noun to express purpose.

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Clauses of contrast

Although, even though

We can use although/even though at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence followed by a clause (subject + verb). We NEVER use a comma after although or event though.

However

We use however to connect two different sentences. We normally use however at the beginning of the second sentence after a full stop (.) or a semi-colon (;). However is ALWAYS followed by a comma.

We can also use however at the end of the sentence.

Despite/in spite of

Despite and in spite of are normally followed by a noun or a - ing verb. They can go at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.

We can use a clause (subject + verb) after despite/in spite of + the fact that.

Clauses of purpose

To + infinitive

The most common way to express purpose in English is to + infinitive.

In order to/so as to + infinitive

In order to or so as to + infinitive are more common in formal English, mainly in writing. The negative forms are in order not to and so as not to + infinitive.

We can also use the structure in order for someone/something to do something.

So that + clause

We can also use so that + subject + verb to express purpose. We normally use a modal verb with this connector, e.g. could, can, would, etc.

For + noun

We can also use for + noun to express purpose.

We can use for + - ing verb (instead of to + infinitive) to talk about the purpose of an object or action when we use the verb used or when we imply it.

In case + clause

To express purpose, we can also use in case+ subject + verb. We use this form to talk about precautions, when we do something because something not wanted might happen.

Clauses of reason

When we want to explain the reason why something happened or why someone did something, we use a clause of reason introduced by a conjunction ( as, since, because) or a noun phrase introduced by because of, due to, owing to, or on account of.

Because

We use because before a clause (subject + verb). It can be used at the beginning or at the end of a sentence (at the end is more common). A comma is used when the clause of reason is at the beginning of the sentence.

As/since

We use as and since in a very similar way to because. They are followed by subject + verb and can be used at the beginning or at the end of a sentence. However, as and since are more formal expressions, and more common in written than in spoken English.

Because of

We use because of before a noun.

Due to/owing to/on account of

We can also use before a noun. They mean 'because of' but are more formal.

Clauses of result

We use clauses of result to talk about the result of an action or situation.

So

We can use so + subject + verb at the end of a sentence to mean 'this is why'.

For this reason

We normally use for this reason at the beginning of a sentence. We use a comma after it.

As a result/consequently/therefore

As a result, c onsequently and therefore are more formal and more common in written language. They are normally used at the beginning of a sentence, followed by a comma.

We can also use consequently and therefore in mid position (before the verb, after be as the main verb, or after the first auxiliary verb).

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How to write a past story from a given sentence

Check the following writing task example:

Use this sentence to begin a story: "It all started when I accidentally picked up the wrong suitcase at the airport."

It all started when I accidentally picked up the wrong suitcase at the airport. I had been on a long flight from the USA, and I was very tired. If I hadn't been so tired, I would have noticed the different logo on the suitcase. But when I got to my hotel room and opened it, I saw lots of small bags instead of my spare clothes. Curious, I looked inside one. It was full of diamonds! I was intrigued but also frustrated. I needed pyjamas and toothpaste! I decided that I would return the suitcase to the airport in the morning. Hopefully, I'd find my own suitcase there. But that's not what happened.

In the middle of the night, I was woken up by a noise. Someone was creeping around in my room! Alarmed, I shouted out and turned on the lamp. I saw that someone was running out of the door. Immediately, I phoned reception and told them what had happened. The receptionist called the police, but when they arrived, the mysterious person had gone. In fact, I don't think the police believed my story, because, when I opened the black suitcase in my room, my clothes were inside it.

➪ Use the past simple to describe the main events of a story in chronological order.

➪ Use the past continuous to describe situations or actions that were in progress at a certain point in the story.

➪ Use the past perfect to talk about something that happened before an event that you just mentioned in the story.

➪ Use would to talk about something that will happen later in the story.

➪ Try to use some intermediate grammar items. In this example, we have used a 3rd conditional sentence, a passive verb form, and two adjectives in the initial position.

Narrative tenses

Narrative tenses are the tenses we use to tell a story. The most useful narrative tenses are the past simple, past continuous and past perfect. Try to use one example or more of each of these tenses when writing a story.

Past simple

The past simple is used to describe the events in a story in the chronological order that they happened. You can use several past tense verbs in one sentence if the events happen one after the other.

Note that you don't have to repeat the subject (e.g. I) when it is the same for all the verbs. In the following example, the verb is was for both parts of the sentence, so you don't have to repeat I or was.

Past perfect

The past perfect is used to write about something that happened earlier in the past, before an event that you just mentioned in your story. For example, if you are given the first line of the story, you can use past perfect to write about the events that happened before that. So, the past perfect is always used next to another sentence or phrase in the simple past tense.

Past continuous

The past continuous is used to write about longer events or actions that were in progress at the moment when something happened.

Would

You can use would to talk about the future when writing a story in the past. For example, in this story, the character thinks: 'I will return the suitcase to the airport in the morning. Hopefully, I'll find my own suitcase there.' But, because the story is told in the past tense, would (or 'd) is used to talk about the character's future plans.

I decided that I would return the suitcase to the airport in the morning. Hopefully, I'd find my own suitcase there.

Try to use a good range of grammar

Correctors always check if you use a variety of grammar structures. When you finish your composition, make sure that, apart from using the different narrative tenses, you also use some different intermediate grammar items. If not, you can make changes to introduce more variety in your grammar.

Compare these sentences. We used a 3rd conditional in the second version:

I had been on a long flight from the USA, and I was very tired. If I hadn't been so tired, I would have noticed the different logo on the suitcase.

In the second sentence below, we introduced a past simple passive verb:

Adjective Starters

You can start a sentence with an adjective followed by a comma to describe how a character felt while doing the action described in the rest of the sentence.

Note that adjectives that end in -ed describe how someone feels. Examples of adjectives that can be used in this way are: embarrassed, disappointed, worried, shocked, surprised, amused, astonished, shocked, relieved, frustrated, fascinated and intrigued.

Complex and Compound sentences

Try to make your sentences longer to show that you understand how to link parts of a sentence using different connecting words.

A compound sentence has two or more clauses. Each clause can be an independent sentence, but if you link clauses into a longer sentence, your story will flow better.

Compound sentences are linked with words like and, but, because, or so.

Complex sentences include one clause which depends on the other. The two parts MUST be in a single sentence. Connecting words in complex sentences include: if, when, while, after and before.

Note that in a complex sentence, you need to repeat the subject in both parts of the sentence, even if it is the same.

When I opened the suitcase, I saw lots of small bags. (NOT When I opened the suitcase, saw lots of small bags.)

Compound-complex sentences include at least three clauses - two of them which can stand alone, plus at least one which cannot stand alone.

The receptionist called the police, they arrived, the mysterious person had gone.

I don't think the police believed my story because when I opened the black suitcase in my room, my clothes were inside it.

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IELTS opinion essays, also known as 'agree or disagree' essays, come up frequently in the writing exam. In this lesson, I'm going to show you how to plan and write them step-by-step.

Here's what we'll be covering:

Click the links to see lessons on each of these Task 2 essay writing topics.

Once you understand the process, practice on past questions. Take your time at first and gradually speed up until you can plan and write an essay of at least 250 words in the 40 minutes allowed in the exam.

The first part of the question for an IELTS opinion essay will be a statement. You will then be asked to give your own opinion about the statement. Here is some typical wording that might be used:

Here's a question from a past test paper.

I'll be using this question to guide you through the process of planning and writing an IELTS opinion essay.

These three errors are common in IELTS opinion essays.

The most common mistake that students make is not giving an opinion. The question will clearly state that you must choose one side of the argument. If you fail to do this, you will get a low score for task achievement.

It doesn't matter which side of the argument you take or even, that you agree with it. Choose the one you can develop the best argument for.

Make sure that you don't change your opinion part way through the essay, and don't give reasons for the opposing view.

Now let's look at a simple structure you can use to write opinion essays. It's not the only possible structure but it's the one I recommend because it's easy to learn and will enable you to quickly plan and write a high-level essay.

This structure will give us a well-balanced essay with 4 paragraphs.

We now need some ideas to add into the structure and we'll have everything we need for our essay.

# 1 Decide on your opinion

The question I've chosen to work on is quite straightforward and easy to understand so we don't need to spend time analysing it. The first task, then, is to decide on our opinion.

Here's the question again:

For this essay, I'm going to disagree with the statement and argue that job satisfaction is more important than a big salary.

The second task is to generate some ideas to write about.

Since I'm going to argue that job satisfaction is more important than a large salary, I need ideas to support this view.

There are several different ways to think up ideas. I cover them fully on the IELTS Essay Planning page.

With this particular question, I immediately thought of a couple of examples of situations where job satisfaction did prove to be more important than a high salary, so I'm going to use the 'example method' of generating ideas.

Once you've thought of an example or two, ideas to include in your essay should come to you easily.

You might want to try this yourself before reading on for my ideas.

Here are my examples and some ideas they generated.

Both the examples are partly true but I've adapted them to better fit the essay. It's fine to do this as the examiner won't check your facts.

I've got more ideas here than I need so I'm going to pick two to develop in the essay - one for each of the main body paragraphs.

We're almost ready to start writing our IELTS opinion essay but first, we have one other small task to do.

In an IELTS essay, it's important to be able to say the same things in different ways, either by paraphrasing and/or using synonyms. During the planning stage, quickly jot down a few synonyms of key words you could use to save you having to stop and think of the right language while you're writing.

For example:

job - work, employment, position

With that done, we can focus on the first paragraph of the essay - the introduction.

A good introduction has a simple 3 part structure:

1) Paraphrased question 2) Thesis statement 3) Outline statement
An introduction should:

Start your introduction by paraphrasing the question.

Note that I've used some of the synonyms I listed, although it's fine to repeat one or two words if you need to. Above all, your language must sound natural.

In IELTS opinion essays, the thesis statement is where you state your opinion. For example,

That's all you need to say.

If you decided to agree with the statement, you would write:

'This essay completely agrees with that statement.'

Finally in the introduction, you must outline the two main points (ideas 1 and 2 above) that you'll cover in the rest of the essay. Do it in one sentence, or you can add them onto the end of the thesis statement if appropriate.

So, let's bring the three elements of our introduction together.

This introduction achieves three important functions:

The two ideas in your introduction will become your two main body paragraphs.

The structure of a good main body paragraph has 3 parts:

If you can't think of an example, you can add further supporting ideas but we already have our two examples so that's not an issue here.

A common problem when writing main body paragraphs for IELTS opinion essays is having too many ideas. Again, we have already chosen the two ideas we are going to develop, so we are all set to start writing.

You can see how important the planning stage is and how it makes the actual writing of the essay far quicker and easier.

The topic sentence summarises the main idea of the paragraph. That's all it needs to do so it doesn't have to be complicated.

It plays an important role in ensuring that your ideas flow logically from one to another. It does this by acting as a signpost for what is to come next, that is, what the paragraph will be about.

If you maintain a clear development of ideas throughout your essay, you will get high marks for task achievement and cohesion and coherence.

We'll now take the idea for our first main body paragraph and create our topic sentence.

Next, we must write an explanation sentence. This explains to the examiner what we mean. It expands on our first idea.

Finally, we add an example to support our main point. I thought of this in the planning stage so I have it ready to use.

If you can't think of a real example, it's fine to make one up, as long as it's believable. The examiner isn't going to check your facts.

That's the 3 parts of our first main body paragraph complete. Here's the finished paragraph.

We now follow the same process for our second main body paragraph.

First, we write the topic sentence to summarise the main idea.

Now for the explanation sentence to explain this idea.

Finally, an example to support our main point. As before, I thought of this in the planning stage so just need to form it into a couple of sentences.

That's the 3 parts of our second main body paragraph complete. Here's the finished paragraph.

Now we need a conclusion and our IELTS opinion essay is done.

Conclusions to IELTS opinion essays should do two things:

This can generally be done in a single sentence.

If you are below the minimum 250 words after you've written your conclusion, you can add an additional prediction or recommendation statement.

Our essay currently has 233 words so we're on target and don't need this extra sentence but you can learn more about how to write a prediction or recommendation statement for IELTS opinion essays on the Task 2 Conclusions page.

The conclusion is the easiest sentence in the essay to write but one of the most important.

A good conclusion will:

If you achieve this, you'll improve your score for both task achievement and cohesion and coherence which together make up 50% of the overall marks. Without a conclusion, you'll score below band 6 for task achievement.

You can start almost any final paragraph of an IELTS opinion essay with the words:

Now all you need to do is briefly summarise the main ideas into one sentence.

Here's a top tip. Go back and read the introduction to the essay because this is also a summary of the essay. It outlines what you are going to write about.

To create a great conclusion, you simply have to paraphrase the introduction. Let's give it a go.
Introduction:
Here is the same information formed into a conclusion:

That's it. We've completed our essay. Here it is with the 4 paragraphs put together.

Finished IELTS opinion essay.
Go through this lesson as many times as you need to in order to fully understand it and put in lots of practice writing IELTS opinion essays from past exam questions. Practice is the only way to improve your skills.

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1. What It Is: An opinion essay presents your viewpoint on a topic, supported by clear reasons and examples-common in IELTS and B2 exams.

2. Structure to Follow: Introduction with a thesis, 2-3 body paragraphs (each with one main point), and a conclusion that restates your opinion.

3. Key Writing Tips: Stay focused, use formal language, plan before writing, and support your argument with facts or examples.

4. Common Mistakes: Avoid giving both sides, repeating points, using informal language, or forgetting a clear thesis statement.

5. Practice Smart: Try writing on topics like "Should homework be optional?" and use linking phrases (e.g., Firstly, In conclusion) for fluency and clarity.

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Let's Learn How to Write an Opinion Essay

Opinion essays are a common task in English exams like IELTS and B2 First. This guide will help you understand how to write a clear, structured opinion essay using simple steps.

‍What Is an Opinion Essay?

An opinion essay is a piece of writing where you present your point of view on a particular subject, supported by reasons and evidence. Unlike factual essays, opinion essays are personal and encourage the writer to argue for their own viewpoint.

Example: If your opinion essay topic is "Should school uniforms be mandatory?" your task is to present a clear opinion and back it up with reasons and examples.

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How to Start an Opinion Essay

Starting your opinion essay with a strong introduction is essential. It should grab the reader's attention and clearly state your opinion.

Begin with a hook - a surprising fact, a question, or a brief background on the topic.

Then, follow with your thesis statement: one sentence that directly states your opinion. This sets the tone for the entire essay and helps the reader understand your position from the start.

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Step 1: Understand the Structure of an Opinion Essay

A typical opinion essay includes:

1. Introduction: Introduce the topic and state your opinion clearly.

2. Body Paragraphs: Support your opinion with reasons, explanations, and examples.

3. Conclusion: Summarise your main points and restate your opinion.

Each part of your essay has a purpose, so make sure to follow this structure to keep your writing clear and organised.

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Step 2: Choose a Clear Topic

To write a strong opinion essay, start with a topic that interests you and allows you to form a clear stance. Ideally, choose a topic you are passionate about, as it will make your argument stronger and your writing more persuasive.

Tip: If your teacher gives you a topic, try to brainstorm your stance before starting to write.

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Step 3: Plan Your Opinion and Supporting Points

Before you begin writing, take a few minutes to outline your main points. Consider why you feel the way you do about the topic and how you can support your opinion with reasoning or examples.

Example Topic: Should children be limited in screen time?

Supporting Points:

Reason 1: Too much screen time affects children's health.

Reason 2: It reduces social interactions.

Reason 3: Limits help balance other activities, like homework and sports.

Planning your essay in this way helps keep your writing organised and prevents you from wandering off-topic.

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Step 4: Write Your Introduction

In the introduction, make your position on the topic clear. Your introduction should grab the reader's attention and briefly introduce your main point.

Example Introduction:
"With the rise of smartphones and tablets, children are spending more time on screens than ever before. In my opinion, children should have limited screen time to promote a healthier lifestyle and encourage real-world interactions."

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Step 5: Develop Your Body Paragraphs

In the body of your opinion essay, explain your reasons for holding your opinion, and back each reason with examples or evidence. Aim for at least two or three body paragraphs, each covering one point supporting your opinion.

Topic Sentence: Begin each paragraph with a clear topic sentence that states your main point for that paragraph.

Supporting Details: Provide facts, examples, or personal experiences that back up your argument.

Example Body Paragraph:
"Excessive screen time can have harmful effects on children's health. Studies have shown that spending too much time on screens can lead to poor posture, eye strain, and reduced physical activity. By limiting screen time, children have more opportunities to engage in physical play and other important activities."

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Step 6: Write a Strong Conclusion

Your conclusion should restate your opinion and briefly summarise the main points you made in the essay. Avoid introducing new information in the conclusion; instead, focus on reinforcing your viewpoint.

Example Conclusion:
"Limiting children's screen time is essential for their overall health and development. By reducing time spent on screens, children can focus more on physical activities, social interactions, and learning. For these reasons, I believe that setting screen time limits is important for children today."

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Sample Band 7+ Opinion Essay

Essay Title: Should children have limits on screen time?

In today's digital age, children are spending more time on screens than ever before. While technology offers many benefits, I strongly believe that screen time should be limited for young people. Setting boundaries can help protect their physical health, improve their social skills, and encourage other valuable activities.

Firstly, excessive screen time can negatively affect children's health. Long hours in front of screens can lead to eye strain, poor posture, and even disrupted sleep patterns. By setting limits, parents can ensure their children stay physically active and get enough rest.

Secondly, limiting screen use can help children develop better social skills. When children spend too much time online, they may miss out on face-to-face interactions. Encouraging them to play with others or join group activities builds communication and teamwork.

Finally, restrictions on screen time can motivate children to explore other interests. Reading books, doing crafts, or playing outside are all important for creativity and development. These activities provide balance and help children grow in many ways.

In conclusion, limiting children's screen time is essential for their well-being. It helps protect their health, improves their social skills, and promotes more meaningful activities. Therefore, I believe parents should set clear limits to support their children's growth and happiness.

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🔍 Why this essay exceeds Band 7:

Clear and consistent opinion throughout

Structured into logical paragraphs with linking phrases (Firstly, Finally, In conclusion)

Good use of academic vocabulary (e.g. essential, boundaries, disrupted)

Relevant examples to support each point

Variety in sentence structure and connectors

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Tips for Writing an Effective Opinion Essay

1. Stay Focused: Keep your writing on-topic, and don't wander from your opinion.

2. Use Clear Language: Avoid using overly complex words or phrases. Simple language can make your opinion more understandable.

3. Be Persuasive: Use convincing language to support your opinion.

4. Proofread Your Work: Always check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

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Example Topics for Practice

Here are a few topics to help you practise writing opinion essays:

Should homework be optional for students?

Is it better to have online classes or in-person learning?

Should animals be kept in zoos?

Are video games beneficial for children?

Choose one of these topics and try writing an opinion essay following the steps outlined above. Then you can send it to me! I'll have a read through and reply with some comments.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

Giving both sides instead of one clear opinion:
This confuses the reader and weakens your argument. An opinion essay requires you to choose a side and support it fully.

Forgetting a thesis statement:
Without a clear opinion in the introduction, your reader won't know your position. Always include one strong sentence that states your view.

Repeating ideas in every paragraph:
Repeating the same point shows weak planning. Each paragraph should add a new reason or example.

Using informal language or slang:
Phrases like "kids are glued to screens" may sound natural, but they're not suitable for academic writing. Use formal alternatives like "children spend excessive time using digital devices."

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‍Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the best structure for an opinion essay?

An opinion essay typically follows a five-paragraph format: introduction, 2-3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

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Can I give both sides in an opinion essay?‍

No, unless the question asks for both sides. Most opinion essays require you to take a clear position and support it.

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How long should an IELTS opinion essay be?‍

You should write at least 250 words. Writing less may reduce your score.

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What's the difference between an opinion essay and a discussion essay?‍

An opinion essay focuses on your personal opinion, while a discussion essay presents both sides of an issue without necessarily stating your view.

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Do I need to use formal language in an opinion essay?‍

Yes. Avoid slang or contractions. Use academic English to show your writing skills.

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Can I use "I think" or "In my opinion"?‍

Yes, but use them carefully and avoid repeating them. Vary your language with phrases like "I strongly believe" or "It seems to me that...".

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What ESL and IELTS Learners Should Know About Opinion Essays

Opinion essays are common in English language exams, especially in IELTS Writing Task 2 and Cambridge B2 First (FCE). In these tests, you must write a well-organised essay that clearly shows your opinion on a topic.

Here are key tips for ESL and IELTS learners:

Take a clear position. Don't try to discuss both sides unless asked. Choose one side and support it strongly.

Use linking phrases to organise your ideas. Words like Firstly, However, In addition, On the other hand, and In conclusion help your writing flow.

Use formal English. Avoid casual phrases or slang. Write in a neutral, academic tone.

Answer the question directly. Make sure your opinion is clearly stated in the introduction and repeated in the conclusion.

Keep grammar accurate. Pay attention to subject-verb agreement, articles, and sentence structure.

Word count matters. In IELTS, writing fewer than 250 words will lower your score.

Practising opinion essays helps ESL learners build critical thinking, argument structure, and vocabulary - all useful for exams and real-life writing.

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Conclusion

Writing an opinion essay is a great way to express your thoughts on a topic and improve your writing skills. By choosing a topic, planning your points, and using strong examples, you can create a clear and compelling opinion essay. Remember to practise and seek feedback to continue improving.

If you'd like more guidance on writing skills, check out our other resources on essay writing and grammar!

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Learn how to structure and write an effective opinion essay in English. Ideal for advanced learners looking to improve their writing skills.