Common Mistakes in Balanced Opinion Essay

 Do not forget the title!

It shouldn’t be a full sentence. Paraphrase the ideas.
 Indent!
 Punctuation
On the one hand, / Moreover, / Therefore,
 Combine sentences. Do not start a sentence with “because” or “so” to make it well
developed.
….because…./…..so…..
 Subject verb agreement:
One of the students is
Lots of clubs
 No use of informal language
People say: People believe/ suggest/ think
You should: One should
We need: It is needed to …
 Check the word forms
To stay health. (healthy)
There are different belief. (beliefs)
The important of the lesson. (the importance)
Students life. (lives)
 The use of “that” with a sentence
Scientist believe that people should do…
People think that….
 The use of “whether”: Instead of asking questions in introduction or concluding
paragraph, use whether instead.
People are confused that is it necessary. = People are confused whether it is necessary (or
not).
 Relative clause- The use of comma: When you give extra information about a noun,
you should highlight it with a comma to make the meaning clear.
Students , who want to join P.E. classes, think that….
Universities, which can not afford to provide P.E. classes, are generally….