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I have trouble thinking of examples.  What should I do?

If you cannot think of a worthy example, make one up.  Ensure the example is rele-

vant and delivered in a convincing and grammatically accurate manner.  Your exam-

iner is more interested in the quality of your writing than the factualness of your 

examples.

Can I use personal pronouns in my essay?

This is again a matter of style.  Overuse of personal pronouns in your essay will 

make your writing sound too personalized, and this will cause the style of your essay 

to suffer.  It is best to avoid using personal pronouns unless sharing an example that 

requires them.

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