Argument Writing Body Paragraphs

Reorder

Reorder the following to form a coherent paragraph.

• Firstly, electronic devices make life more efficient for students.

• Laptops are a prime example of gadgets with built-in note-taking functions. Students can type their notes on applications such as Word Document instead of handwriting hard copies which might be misplaced .

• Since students are able to hit ‘save’ and access their digital notes with a few clicks of their mouse, study time is arguably more productive, as a result enabling them to prepare for their tests and examinations more fruitfully.

• Therefore, electronic devices do indeed help students in their studies as they make studying more efficient and reduces the risk of losing any important notes.

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Multiple Choice

Uniforms restrict students' freedom of choice, __________ they should not be mandatory in schools.

• nevertheless

• therefore

• consequently

• besides

Multiple Select

The internet provides unprecedented access to information; ___________, it also presents significant challenges to data privacy."

• as a result

• unfortunately

• meanwhile

• despite this

Multiple Choice

Video games can be educational. ___________, several games teach players about history and strategy through immersive experiences.

• Therefore

• For example

• As such

• Consequently

Multiple Select

The decline in wildlife populations ________ habitat destruction has led to the endangerment of numerous species.

• due to

• despite

• since

• because of

Open Ended

"Children who use electronic devices excessively have a higher risk of developing sleep disorders." Rewrite this sentence, replacing the underlined words with similar words/phrases. You can change the structure of the sentence.

Open Ended

"Fast food consumption contributes to obesity and other health issues." Rewrite this sentence, replacing the underlined words with similar words/phrases. You can change the structure of the sentence.

Open Ended

"Many people believe that global warming is the most significant challenge facing the world today." Rewrite this sentence, replacing the underlined words with similar words/phrases. You can change the structure of the sentence.

Match

Match the following types of evidences

• Studies have shown that certain types of video games can enhance cognitive functions such as memory, spatial navigation, and problem-solving. For example, a study from the University of California found that playing 3D video games improved memory performance,.

• Spending long hours in front of screens playing video games often leads to sedentary lifestyles, which are associated with obesity.

• Imagine being constantly exposed to intense violence and aggressive tactics everyday as you play your video games, with no one to tell you any better. It is inevitable that you will begin to grow desensitised to seeing such graphic violence.

• I remember when I first started Secondary school, I faced much difficulty fitting in and finding friends. That was when i turned to video games as a way to escape reality.

Fact-based evidence

Cause and Effect

Hypothetical scenario

Anecdote

• Fact-based evidence

• Cause and Effect

• Hypothetical scenario

• Anecdote