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What is the main goal of an 'advantages outweigh disadvantages' essay?

• a) Focus only on the benefits.
  

• b) Mention both sides but argue that the advantages are stronger.
  

• c) Only discuss the drawbacks.
  

• d) Give equal importance to both sides.

Which structure is commonly used in this essay type?

• a) Introduction, two body paragraphs (one for advantages, one for disadvantages), conclusion.
  

• b) Introduction, one body paragraph (both pros and cons), conclusion.
  

• c) Introduction, three body paragraphs (one each for advantages, disadvantages, and personal opinion), conclusion.
  

• d) Introduction, one body paragraph for disadvantages, conclusion only.

The introduction should include a paraphrase of the question and a clear statement of your position.

• TRUE

• FALSE

One major __________ of renewable energy is that it produces no greenhouse gases.

• benefit

• drawback

• upside

• downside

A significant __________ of social media is the potential for spreading misinformation.

• pro

• upside

• drawback

• downside

The biggest __________ of owning a car is that it gives you freedom and flexibility.

• benefit

• upside

• drawback

• downside

One __________ of urban life is noise pollution.

• benefit

• upside

• pro

• downside

To show contrast

• Furthermore / Similarly

• For instance / Such as

• On the other hand / In contrast

• I believe that / In my view

10. Which cohesive device signals a reason?

• a) In addition
  

• b) However
  

• c) Owing to
  

• d) For example

Which cohesive device introduces a personal opinion?

• a) It is clear that
  

• b) For example
  

• c) In addition
  

• d) As a result