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6. We use the phrase "to sum up" to
a) begin an introduction.
b) begin a conclusion.
c) begin a supporting reason.
7. Which sentence would you find in a
conclusion to a written opinion?
a) The government must take
some action to allow the public to
have a greater say over what
happens in their city.
b) In my opinion modern cities are
usually controlled by large
businesses rather than their public.
c) The actions of Wilmlow are a
good example of the imbalance of
power between large construction
companies and the public.
PRACTICE 05 Written opinions
In this activity we will practise matching introductions with supporting reasons.
Part 1. Introductions and supporting paragraphs
1. Read the three introductions.
2. Read the supporting paragraphs.
3. Write the number of the correct introduction next to each supporting
paragraph.
Introductions:
1
I am writing in response to Mary Way’s letter “Mothers leave children alone”. I
believe that her claim that “working mothers are not good mothers” is totally
wrong.
2
I don’t believe Theresa Green’s argument that the plan to log Evergreen Forest
will benefit our community. It is my firm belief that the opposite is true.
3
I strongly disagree with your editorial “Young Criminals Get It Easy”. In my
opinion putting young people in prison for longer periods of time is not the
solution.
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