WRITING CORRECTIONS

STRUCTURE
Topic sentence:
Repeat the question + your
statement
Supporting sentences: reasons,
examples, explanations (use linking
words!!)
Concluding sentence: wrap up the
text
Use key words + summarize your
ideas

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In your opinion, why do video games have such a bad
reputation?
In my opinion, video games have a bad reputation because
(WE START COUNTED WORDS HERE) they are usually related
to violence. For instance, the most famous games are those
online ones where you are part of an army and have to
conquer a place or kill your enemies. However, it must be
said that most of these video games can help us to develop
our critical thinking since we have to make fast decisions
and, sometimes, play in a team. In any case, it is also
important to highlight that most of these video games are
not addressed to children but to adults and, therefore,
parents should keep an eye. In sum, the bad reputation of
video games rises from the success of many violent games
that are commonly played not only by adults but also by
children.

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1. In many video games, we can see
violence, drugs, fights, insults
We can see violence, drugs, fights
or insults in many video games
REMEMBER: S + V + O (D/I) +
ADVERBS

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2. Some kids prefer to stay at home
before going out with friend.
Some kids prefer to stay at home
before rather than going out with
friendS.
REMEMBER: Prefer sth rather than sth
else

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3. The kids behaviour get more violent
because of this video games.
The kids behaviour gets more
violent because of these video games.
REMEMBER: this / these
that / those

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4. The video games have a bad reputation
because the people who use them the
most are children and teenagers.
The video games have a bad reputation
because the people who use them the
most are children and teenagers.
REMEMBER: The = DEFINITE ARTICLE
The = we speak of a generality

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5. But I try to not forget there are
educational videogames, too.
But I try not to forget there are
educational videogames, too.
REMEMBER: not to

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6. It is a waste of time to playing to a
video game.
It is a waste of time to playing to a
video game.
REMEMBER: to is (almost)
never followed by ing!!! Always
the infinitive!

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7. Video games also have a possitives
aspects\
Video games also have a positives
aspect
Video games also have positives
aspects
REMEMBER: Adjectives NEVER in
plural

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8. They make children become children
crazy.
They make children become crazy
(children).
REMEMBER: Adjectives + noun (a red
car)

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9. And next, TV news presentator
say
And next, TV news
presenter/anchor/host says
REMEMBER: Always check the verb
tenses and the person, particularly
third person singular!!