Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be careful with grammar (use 'prefer X to Y' and avoid repetition). Keep answer concise with a clear topic sentence, one or two specific supporting reasons, and a linking word. Improve vocabulary (e.g., 'express my thoughts', 'edit my work') and reduce redundancy.

Example: I prefer typing to handwriting because I can type much faster and it helps me express my thoughts more clearly. Additionally, it’s easier to edit my work on a computer, which saves time and reduces mistakes.

Suggestion: Avoid vague or irrelevant statements (e.g., 'inspires me to work harder' is unclear). Start with a direct topic sentence, then give specific details about frequency and purposes, using linking words to connect ideas.

Example: I type on a laptop keyboard every day because I use my laptop for both work and school. For example, I write emails in the morning and type reports or assignments in the afternoon.

Suggestion: Good specific detail (grade three) and progression. Improve grammar (remove extra words like 'in when') and tighten sentences with linking words (e.g., 'initially... later...'). Keep it concise.

Example: I learned to type in grade three when my computer teacher showed us proper finger placement. Initially I typed slowly, but with regular practice over the years I became much faster.

Suggestion: Avoid awkward phrasing ('a lot of practices', 'experience of me'). Be specific about methods (e.g., timed tests, typing software, daily exercises) and use linking words to show sequence or cause and effect.

Example: I improve my typing by practising daily with online typing tests and exercises. As a result, over the years I can type faster and accurately without looking at the keyboard, which makes my work more efficient.

× I very much prefer typing than handwriting because I write faster.

✓ I very much prefer typing to handwriting because I write faster.

Use 'prefer to' or 'prefer X to Y'—'prefer ... than' is incorrect. Use 'prefer typing to handwriting' to show comparison.

× When I type, my thoughts easily flow when I type, and when I type it is easy to edit my word compared to handwriting.

✓ When I type, my thoughts flow easily, and it is easy to edit my words compared to handwriting.

Adverb placement: 'easily' should follow the verb 'flow' not precede the noun; avoid repeating 'when I type'. 'Word' should be plural 'words' to match meaning. Also combine clauses for clarity.

× Every day I type on a laptop keyboard.

✓ Every day I type on a laptop keyboard.

Sentence is grammatically correct; no change needed. (No error from the provided list.)

× I am more familiar with it.

✓ I am more familiar with it.

Sentence is acceptable; pronoun 'it' correctly refers to the laptop keyboard. (No change required.)

× I use it on a daily basis for work and in school.

✓ I use it on a daily basis for work and at school.

Use 'at school' rather than 'in school' when referring to attending or using something while at school. 'For work and at school' is the usual collocation.

× It inspires me to work harder every day.

✓ It inspires me to work harder every day.

Sentence is grammatically correct and fits context; no change required.

× I learned how to type on a keyboard when I was in grade school.

✓ I learned how to type on a keyboard when I was in grade school.

Correct past tense 'learned' is used; sentence is fine. (No change required.)

× I remember specifically in when I was in grades three, my computer teacher taught me how to use a keyboard, and over time, as I grew older through practice, I learned how to type faster.

✓ I remember specifically that when I was in grade three my computer teacher taught me how to use a keyboard, and over time, through practice, I learned to type faster.

Remove extra 'in' before 'when' and use 'that' to introduce the clause. Use singular 'grade three' (or 'third grade') and 'learned to type faster' is more natural than 'learned how to type faster'. Also simplify 'as I grew older through practice' to 'through practice' for clarity.

× I improve my typing through a lot of practices.

✓ I improve my typing through a lot of practice.

'Practice' is an uncountable noun in this sense; use 'a lot of practice' rather than 'a lot of practices'.

× Given the years of experience of me typing, gradually I have improved.

✓ Given my years of typing experience, I have gradually improved.

Reorder phrase for natural English: 'my years of typing experience' instead of 'the years of experience of me typing'. Place 'gradually' before or after 'have' appropriately: 'I have gradually improved.'

× I was able to type faster even without looking at the keyboard.

✓ I was able to type faster even without looking at the keyboard.

Sentence is correct; preposition use 'without' is correct. (No change required.)

× It makes me feel efficient when I type without looking at the keyboard.

✓ Typing without looking at the keyboard makes me feel efficient.

Reword for natural word order and avoid pronoun 'It' that creates vagueness. Place gerund subject 'Typing without looking at the keyboard' to clearly link action and feeling.