Advantages/Disadvantages Essays

What is a topic sentence?

• The topic sentence talks about the idea of the whole paragraph.

• The topic sentence talks about the idea of the whole essay.

• The topic sentence gives out examples for each idea.

Which of these sentences can be the thesis statement for "Does the advantages outweigh the disadvantages" essay?

• Below is a discussion about both the pros and cons of this development.

• While I accept that these games can sometimes have a positive effect on the user, I believe that they are more likely to have a harmful impact.

• However, there are not only benefits but also several negative aspects that should be taken into consideration.

• This essay will discuss both advantages and disadvantages of using private cars.

Which of these sentences can be a thesis statement for the "Discuss both advantages and disadvantages" essay?

• While there were advantages of living in a big family in the past, the disadvantages were greater.

• This essay will argue that the advantages of this outweigh the drawbacks.

• While I accept that these games can sometimes have a positive effect on the user, I believe that they are more likely to have a harmful impact.

• I will discuss both benefits and drawbacks in my essay below.

What should we do when we give out ideas?

• As many ideas as possible

• Just topic sentence and idea

• Topic sentence, idea and explanation for each.

In summary, we do not think that the potential benefits __ the detriments we have identified.

• outweigh

• distinct

• downside

• drawback

One of the __ of living with someone is having to share a bathroom.

• weigh up

• distinct

• drawbacks

• merits

What is the minimum number of paragraphs needed in advantages/disadvantages essay?

• Five paragraphs.

• Three paragraphs.

• Four paragraphs.

Choose the correct format for an introduction in an advantages/disadvantages essay.

• SENTENCE 1: Copy / rewrite the question word for word.

  SENTENCE 2: Give your opinion.

  SENTENCE 3: Thesis statement.

• SENTENCE 1: Paraphrase / Answer the given question.

  SENTENCE 2: Thesis statement.

• SENTENCE 1: Answer the question without paraphrasing.

  SENTENCE 2: Give your opinion.

  SENTENCE 3: Thesis statement.

Which linking word best completes this sentence?

___________the high risk involved, many scientists chase tornadoes so they can study them more closely.

• But

• Despite

• Though

What is the contrast conjuction used in the discussion text ?

• On the one hand

• Moreover

• Besides

• On the other hand