It’s Spring (in the Northern Hemisphere at least)! The days are getting longer, the sun is getting stronger and you still have to waste time indoors studying. Trust us, it will be worth it in the end when you’ve aced the TOEFL…. but for now, how about a bit of a break? Read the three quick writing tips below; complete this [test:'toefl-verbs' super short quiz], and then go enjoy the great outdoors!
- Watch your tenses. When recording facts or stating an opinion, use the present tense. If you are recalling a previous experience use past tense. If you’re theorizing, or making a guess about what could happen, use future tense.
- Make sure your subject and verb are in numerical agreement. Pair singular subjects with single verbs (my friend has a car), and use plural verbs for plural subjects (most of my friends own their own cars)
- Understand what you are writing about. Are you being asked to compare and contrast to views, or pick one side of an argument and defend it? Make sure that you respond appropriately to the question – for example, do not present opposing views to the same argument if you have been asked to pick a side.
Read the full article: Quick Tips so you can Stop Studying!
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