Names— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your answer is somewhat repetitive and could be more concise. Try to avoid redundancy and use clearer linking words to improve coherence. Also, provide a more natural explanation of the meaning of your name.

例: Yes, my name, Shayan Ahmed, was chosen by my parents because it means 'intelligent' in our language. They hoped I would grow up to be a smart and thoughtful person.

提案: Your answer lacks clarity and contains grammatical errors. Try to form complete sentences and explain your ideas more clearly. Use linking words to connect your ideas logically.

例: I would choose a name that has a meaningful purpose, so whenever I call my child, the name reminds them of their values or goals in life.

提案: Your answer is generally clear but could be more concise and natural. Avoid awkward phrasing and use linking words to improve flow.

例: No, my name is unique in my family, but it is quite common in my neighbourhood and town; many people share the same name.

提案: Your answer does not directly address the question and is unclear. Try to admit if you don't know but add a general comment or comparison to show engagement.

例: I'm not very familiar with how Chinese people name their children, but in my culture, names tend to stay traditional over time.

提案: Your answer is somewhat confusing and contains factual inaccuracies. Try to give a clearer, more relevant response with accurate information or admit if unsure.

例: I'm not sure about popular names in China, but I know some famous football players like Son Heung-min from South Korea, who is well known internationally.

× Yes, it does have a special meaning because my mother and father give me this name for some reason.

✓ Yes, it does have a special meaning because my mother and father gave me this name for some reason.

The sentence refers to a past action of giving a name, so the verb 'give' should be in the past tense 'gave' to correctly indicate the time of the action.

× So due to that that fact they give me this name.

✓ So due to that fact, they gave me this name.

The action of giving the name happened in the past, so the verb 'give' should be in the past tense 'gave'. Also, a comma after 'fact' improves clarity.

× I would choose name based on meaning and have purpose on life whenever I call my kid with that name.

✓ I would choose a name based on meaning and have a purpose in life whenever I call my kid by that name.

The noun 'name' is countable and singular here, so it requires the article 'a'. Also, 'have purpose on life' should be 'have a purpose in life' for correct preposition and article usage.

× I would choose name based on meaning and have purpose on life whenever I call my kid with that name.

✓ I would choose a name based on meaning and have a purpose in life whenever I call my kid by that name.

The correct preposition to use with 'call' in this context is 'by', not 'with'. Also, 'have purpose on life' should be 'have a purpose in life'.

× So it should have a purpose.

✓ So it should have a purpose.

This sentence is correct; no plural or singular issue detected.

× For this specific reason I will choose this the name.

✓ For this specific reason, I will choose this name.

The phrase 'this the name' is incorrect; 'the' is unnecessary here. Also, a comma after 'reason' improves sentence clarity.

× My name is some kind of unique in my family, but other than my family in my neighborhood or in a town where I live, it is quite common.

✓ My name is somewhat unique in my family, but outside my family, in my neighbourhood or in the town where I live, it is quite common.

'Some kind of unique' is incorrect; 'somewhat unique' or 'kind of unique' is better. Also, 'other than my family' is better expressed as 'outside my family'. 'Neighbourhood' is the British English spelling.

× A lot of people have same name as me.

✓ A lot of people have the same name as me.

The phrase 'same name' requires the definite article 'the' before 'same'.

× I really don't have any idea about how Chinese people name their children, but where I come from they usually name names are similar.

✓ I really don't have any idea about how Chinese people name their children, but where I come from, the names are usually similar.

The phrase 'name names are similar' is incorrect. It should be 'the names are usually similar'. Also, a comma after 'come from' improves clarity.

× I think there is one specific name which I remember.

✓ I think there is one specific name that I remember.

The sentence is correct in singular/plural usage; 'which' can be replaced by 'that' for defining clauses, but both are acceptable.

× It should be famous in China or in South Korea.

✓ It should be famous in China or South Korea.

The preposition 'in' before 'South Korea' is unnecessary when listing countries; it is better to say 'in China or South Korea'.

× It is Hyung Ming Song, a football player, plays in Tottenham.

✓ It is Hyung Ming Song, a football player who plays for Tottenham.

The original sentence is a run-on; it needs a relative pronoun 'who' to connect the clauses. Also, 'plays in Tottenham' should be 'plays for Tottenham' as 'for' is the correct preposition for sports teams.

× He has acquired a lot of family popularity, so it might be possible.

✓ He has acquired a lot of popularity among families, so it might be possible.

The phrase 'family popularity' is unclear; 'popularity among families' or 'popularity with families' is clearer. The sentence is somewhat vague but grammatically acceptable otherwise.