Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your answer is clear and relevant, but a bit short and contains a minor phrasing issue (“saves my hands from unnecessary pain” sounds slightly awkward). Improve by using a concise topic sentence then add one specific reason and a brief example or consequence. Keep it within 2–4 sentences and use a linking word to connect ideas.

Example: I prefer typing to handwriting because it’s faster and easier on my hands. For example, when I have to write long notes or essays, typing prevents fatigue and lets me edit quickly, so I can work more efficiently.

Suggestion: Good direct answer with supporting detail. Improve by combining sentences to avoid repetition and adding a brief reason why the laptop suits your needs (e.g., portability or layout). Use one linking word for coherence and correct minor errors (everyday → every day).

Example: I type on a laptop keyboard every day because I don’t have a desktop at home and I need something portable. For instance, my MacBook Pro has comfortable keys and a compact layout, so I can work anywhere without strain.

Suggestion: The answer gives a personal story but includes hesitations and informal phrasing (uh, like, on him). Improve by stating the age clearly, removing fillers, and linking the story to the point. Keep it concise and correct reference words.

Example: I learned to type when I was about six or seven because my father bought me a desktop computer. Although it was mainly for games, I quickly taught myself to type while playing, which helped me develop good keyboard skills early on.

Suggestion: The idea is appropriate but some expressions are clichéd or slightly off-topic (“writing” vs “typing”), and there is repetition. Improve by giving a specific method (timed exercises, online tutors, posture) and an example of a practice routine. Use linking words and correct collocations (e.g., “practice makes perfect”).

Example: I improve my typing through daily timed exercises and accuracy drills. For example, I spend 15 minutes every morning on an online typing test to increase speed and then practice proper finger placement to reduce errors.

× I type on a laptop keyboard everyday.

✓ I type on a laptop keyboard every day.

The phrase 'every day' is an adverbial phrase meaning 'each day' and should be two words. Writing it as the single word 'everyday' makes it an adjective meaning 'ordinary' or 'common', which is incorrect here. Use 'every day' when referring to frequency. Suggestion: Remember that 'everyday' (one word) modifies nouns (e.g., 'everyday tasks'), while 'every day' (two words) refers to how often something happens.

× I don't have a desktop at my home and I find it very comfortable.

✓ I don't have a desktop at my home, and I find a laptop very comfortable.

The original sentence is unclear because the pronoun 'it' later refers to 'desktop' while the student means the laptop. Also slight awkwardness in 'at my home' — 'at home' or 'at my house' is more natural. The correction clarifies the referent and improves preposition use. Suggestion: Keep pronoun references clear; place the noun close to the pronoun it refers to, or repeat the noun if necessary.

× It's a MacBook Pro, the keys are very comfortable to type.

✓ It's a MacBook Pro; the keys are very comfortable to type on.

The verb phrase 'to type' needs the preposition 'on' to indicate what is being typed on. Ending the clause with 'to type on' is more natural than 'to type.' Also using a semicolon or splitting into two sentences improves punctuation and clarity. Suggestion: Use 'type on' to show the object being typed on (e.g., 'type on the keyboard'), and avoid leaving prepositions stranded when they are necessary to complete the verb meaning.

× I actually learned very young because my father had bought me a desktop computer when I was like 6 or 7.

✓ I actually learned when I was very young because my father bought me a desktop computer when I was about six or seven.

Using past perfect 'had bought' is unnecessary because the sequence of past events is clear; simple past 'bought' is correct. 'Learned very young' is awkward; 'learned when I was very young' is clearer. Also use 'about six or seven' instead of 'like 6 or 7' in formal speech. Numbers below 10 are usually written as words in formal writing. Suggestion: Use simple past for completed past events when no earlier past reference is needed, and avoid colloquial fillers like 'like' in formal responses.

× He gifted it to me, uh, primarily to, so that I could play games on him, but uh, I also learned how to type.

✓ He gave it to me mainly so that I could play games on it, but I also learned how to type.

'Gifted' as a verb is acceptable but 'gave' is more natural conversationally; importantly, the object pronoun should be 'it' (referring to the computer), not 'him.' The phrase 'primarily to, so that' is redundant; choose one connector such as 'mainly so that.' Remove filler 'uh' for clarity. Suggestion: Ensure pronouns match the gender/animacy of their antecedents (use 'it' for objects). Avoid redundant connectors and filler words in formal answers.

× I think practice makes a man perfect.

✓ I think practice makes a person perfect.

The idiom 'practice makes perfect' is standard and more natural than 'practice makes a man perfect.' Using 'person' or simply 'practice makes perfect' avoids gender-specific language. The original phrasing is not grammatically wrong but can be improved for modern, inclusive usage. Suggestion: Use the standard idiom 'practice makes perfect' or a gender-neutral noun like 'person'.

× So if you have to improve your writing, you have to practice just like any other skill.

✓ So if you want to improve your writing, you have to practice, just like any other skill.

'Have to improve' can be interpreted as necessity; 'want to improve' better matches the advice tone. Adding a comma before 'just like any other skill' improves readability. The grammar types involved are word choice and minor sentence-structure improvement. Suggestion: Choose verbs that match the intended meaning ('want' for desire/advice) and use commas to separate clauses for clarity.

× I think a regular practice could improve the speed and flexibility of typing.

✓ I think regular practice can improve typing speed and flexibility.

Use 'regular practice' without the article 'a' in this context. 'Could' suggests possibility but 'can' is stronger and more natural when giving general advice. Also reorder 'typing speed and flexibility' for natural phrasing. Suggestion: Use 'regular practice' and choose 'can' for a general ability statement; place adjectives before the noun they modify for clarity.