‭Advanced English Paragraph writing practice‬ ‭001‬

‭Fixing Paragraphs‬

‭Paragraph 01‬
"‭ My favourite fruit is bananas. Bananas are yellow. I like to eat bananas because they are sweet. Bananas‬
‭are also very healthy. I eat bananas for breakfast. Sometimes, I make a banana smoothie. Bananas can be‬
‭found in the supermarket. They are good for energy."‬

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‭3.‬ ‭Combine similar ideas to reduce repetition.‬
‭4.‬ ‭Write a stronger conclusion that summarizes your thoughts on bananas.‬

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‭Paragraph 02‬

"‭ Dogs are great pets. They can be very friendly. Cats are pets too. Many people love dogs. Dogs‬
‭need to be walked every day. Some dogs bark a lot. I think dogs are better than cats because they‬
‭are more loyal. Cats can be nice, but dogs are my favourite."‬

‭Task‬‭: Students work individually or in pairs to “fix”‬‭the paragraph by following these steps:‬

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‭2.‬ ‭Reorganize the sentences‬‭to create a logical flow.‬
‭3.‬ ‭Combine similar ideas‬‭to reduce repetition and improve‬‭clarity.‬
‭4.‬ ‭Write a stronger conclusion‬‭that summarizes the writer's‬‭thoughts on dogs.‬

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‭Paragraph 03‬
"‭ Sri Lanka has various social classes. Some people have more money than others. Some people have‬
‭fewer opportunities. The wealthy often have better education. The poor struggle more. Social classes affect‬
‭daily life in Sri Lanka. The middle class is growing, but still faces challenges. People in different classes live‬
‭differently. The gap between the rich and the poor is noticeable."‬

‭Task:‬‭Fix the paragraph above by following these steps:‬

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1 ‭ dd a clear topic sentence‬‭that introduces the main‬‭idea.‬
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‭2.‬ ‭Reorganize the sentences‬‭to create a logical flow.‬
‭3.‬ ‭Combine similar ideas‬‭to reduce repetition.‬
‭4.‬ ‭Write a stronger conclusion‬‭that summarizes your thoughts‬‭on social classes in Sri Lanka.‬

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‭Paragraph 04‬

"‭ Social media is very popular. People use it to connect with friends. Social media can be used for work, too.‬
‭Some people spend too much time on social media. It has good and bad sides. You can find news on social‬
‭media. Sometimes the news is not true. Social media changes how people communicate."‬

‭Task:‬‭Fix the paragraph above by following these steps:‬

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1 ‭ dd a clear topic sentence‬‭that introduces the main‬‭idea.‬
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‭2.‬ ‭Reorganize the sentences‬‭to create a logical flow.‬
‭3.‬ ‭Combine similar ideas‬‭to reduce repetition.‬
‭4.‬ ‭Write a stronger conclusion‬‭that summarizes your thoughts‬‭on social media.‬

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‭"Tea and coffee are popular drinks. Tea is made from tea leaves, while coffee is made from coffee beans.‬
‭People drink tea and coffee hot or cold. Some people prefer tea, while others prefer coffee. Tea is lighter‬
‭and has less caffeine. Coffee is stronger and has more caffeine. Both drinks can be sweetened with sugar‬
‭or flavored with milk. People drink them for energy or relaxation. Tea is often associated with calmness.‬
‭Coffee is popular in many cultures for socializing."‬

‭Task:‬‭Fix the paragraph above by following these steps:‬

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1 ‭ dd a clear topic sentence‬‭that introduces the main‬‭idea.‬
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‭2.‬ ‭Reorganize the sentences‬‭to create a logical flow.‬
‭3.‬ ‭Combine similar ideas‬‭to reduce repetition.‬
‭4.‬ ‭Write a stronger conclusion‬‭that summarizes your thoughts‬‭on tea and coffee.‬

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‭"An open economy trades with other countries. It imports and exports goods and services. A closed‬
‭economy does not trade with other countries. It relies only on its own resources. Open economies can grow‬
‭faster because they have access to more markets. Closed economies can be more stable because they‬
‭focus on local needs. Open economies are influenced by global events. Closed economies can limit outside‬
‭influence. Both types of economies have their advantages and disadvantages. The choice between an‬
‭open and closed economy depends on a country's goals. Open economies often face competition from‬
‭foreign companies. Closed economies can protect local businesses. Open economies can attract foreign‬
‭investment. Closed economies may lack innovation due to limited resources. In the end, the decision‬
‭between the two depends on what a country values more: global engagement or local self-sufficiency."‬

‭Task:‬‭Fix the paragraph above by following these steps:‬

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‭6.‬ ‭Reorganize the sentences‬‭to create a logical flow.‬
‭7.‬ ‭Combine similar ideas‬‭to reduce repetition.‬
‭8.‬ ‭Write a stronger conclusion‬‭that summarizes your thoughts‬‭on tea and coffee.‬

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