SOCIAL MEDIA IS A WASTE TIME

SENTENCE STRUCTURES
1. Everyone in this world no matter old or young has used social media.
Most people in this world no matter old or young are using social media

2. Lastly, social media can cause someone to lose their focus (someone is
singular, their is plural).
Lastly, social media can cause someone to lose his focus

3. Social media is application that everyone use nowadays.

Social media is applications that most people use nowadays.

4. Secondly, social media will be time consuming. People always staring to

phone around 5 to 7 hours. It will waste our time but people still won’t accept
it. Watching movies and playing games will effect our works
Secondly, social media will be time consuming. People always stare at the
phone around 5 to 7 hours. It will waste their time but they still cannot
accept it. Watching movies and playing games will affect their work or
studies.

5. In addition, social media like ‘tiktok’ and youtube are more about
videos and have more entertainment videos to watch. Because of that
people will consume their time to watch it
In addition, social media like tiktok and youtube are more about videos
and have more entertainment videos to watch. Because of that people
will consume their time to watch them/the videos

6. The conclusion is many people are addicted to social media, social media
will be time consuming and ………….??good communication tool
(incomplete sentence)
THESIS STATEMENT
1. However, in my opinion, I believe that social media is a waste of time
because people always checking updates whenever they wake up. ( YOU
HAVE YOUR STAND BUT NO THESIS STATEMENT)

2. I agree with that view social media is a waste of time because people can get
addicted to their social media, (what??)taking their time consuming and
(who??)lose focus.

SOCIAL MEDIA IS TIME CONSUMING –

SOCIAL MEDIA CONSUMES TIME – PEOPLE CONSUME/WASTE MOST
OF THEIR TIME ON SOCIAL MEDIA.

3. Therefore, I can state that social media is a platform to make our life easier
such as it is a good communication tool, exchanges information quickly and
stays updated easily.

4. . I agree, with the statement that has given social media is a waste of time
because (who / what ??) people are addicted to social media, social media
is time consuming, and (who??)people lose focus.

5. Social media is a computer-based technology that facilitates the sharing of

ideas, and information through the building of virtual networks and
communities (this is more like a definition you take from somewhere) Users
engage with social media such as applications Whatsapp, Instagram, and
Facebook. Recently, some say social media is a waste of time
because(Who??) addicted to social media and lose focus . However, at the
same time, social media is a good communication tool. (your stand and
thesis statement is not clear)
6. Even though social media has revolutionized how people socialize and
communicate with each other online, it has both positive and negative effects
on society. In my opinion, I totally disagree (with what ??) with the statement
………….because social media also have has its own benefits.(what are the
benefits???)
No thesis statement

7. .I agree that social media is a waste of time. Why??? (you have a stand
but your thesis statement is incomplete )

8. As social media grows people can easily connect to each other. There’s a
TV, cell phone and internet which allow people to share and post their
personal thoughts. Social media also being use by all around the world.
Social media is also being used by most around the world. There’s There is
also have advantages and disadvantages like addicted to social media, time
consuming and good communication tool. (Where is your stand?? Your
thesis statement is not clearly written.)

SENTENCE STRUCTURES IN ELABORATIONS

1. Firstly, social media is a waste of time because some people are addicted to
social media. Through social media, they can always get new updates about
case covid-19. They can be scrolling pictures and status someone at
applications of Instagram and Twitter. When some people are addicted to
social media can make them lose focus to do some work. (you give bad and
good impact here )
 2. Secondly, social media is a waste of time because some people lose focus
(specify one focus only ). Social media can make them do not work, study,
and socializing properly. For example, they do not play outdoor games when
their friends invite them to play football. Other than that, social media can
make them do not face to face with other people.

3. Thirdly, someone can be lose focus when using social media. This is
because, when we play social media we will neglect something or an
important task. For example, students who play social media will not learn
because they are too focused on what they are play. They will also fall behind
in lessons. Someone who like use social media will do not play outdoor
games or activities because for them playing on social media is more fun and
they do not have to face-to-face each other. Thus, social media is a waste of
time because it can make someone lose focus.

Good thesis statement

1. I disagree with the statement given that social media is a waste of time
because it promotes one to have a good communication tool, it exchanges
information quickly and it keeps updated easily. (good thesis statement)

2. Social media is commonly known as a platform to socialize and connect with

other people from around the world through the internet. WhatsApp,
Instagram and Twitter are examples of social media applications that are
used worldwide. I agree with the statement that social media is a waste of
time because it can lead to procrastination, it may also lead to mental health
problems and it may affect social skills among people. (acceptable thesis
statement)