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Activity 6. . Giving constructive suggestion
For each pair of sentences, check( +) the one that you feel would be most helpful to the writer. Share your answers with a partner, and explain your choices.

1. 
   …. This is a weak topic sentence.
   

….. Can you make this topic sentence stronger?

2. 
   ….Did you remember a concluding sentences?
   

….Why didn’t you write concluding sentences?

3. 
   …..You didn’t write enough.
   

…..Please explain more about your holiday. Where did you stay? What did you do during the day?

4. 
   …..I amn’t sure what this part means?
   

….This must be wrong. I can’t understand it.

5. 
   ….I think this sentences should come before the next one.
   

…..Your organization is pretty bad. You ‘d better change it.

6. 
   ….Why do you keep saying the same thing over and over again?
   

…..I think these two sentences are really saying the same thing.

7. 
   ….I can’t understand why you are talking about your sister.
   

….Your paragraph is about your brother; but this sentence is about your sister.Are you sure it is relevant?

8. 
   …. This is a good paragraph. Nice work! I wish I could write as well as you.
   

…..I like your topic sentences because it has a strong main idea. Your example is funny. I wish I could meet your brother!


Activity 7. Pair – work . Read this description from a travel brochure. Ciricle the adjectives.
Niagara Falls, a popular destination for thousand of visitors each year, is a beautiful place. When you stand at the edge and look down at the 188 feet of white waterfalls, you feel amazed at the power of nature. The tree lined river that leads into the falls is fastmoving, pouring over the edge of the falls and crashing to the bottom in a loud roar. If you want to experience the falls close up, go for a boat ride. You’ll come near enough to look up at the edge and feel the cool mist that rises as the water hits the rocks below. Seeing Niagara Falls is an unforgettable experience!