Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your answer is unclear, ungrammatical and does not directly address the question. Begin with a clear topic sentence stating your preference (or that you like both), then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Keep it within 1–4 concise sentences.

Example: I prefer handwriting for notes but I also type for long documents. For example, handwriting helps me remember information better, while typing is faster when I need to produce a lot of text quickly.

Suggestion: You did not answer the examiner’s question and instead asked a question back. Respond directly with which device you use (desktop, laptop, both, or neither), then add a brief reason or frequency statement using a linking word.

Example: I usually type on a laptop every day because it is portable and convenient. However, when I work from home I sometimes use a desktop since it has a larger screen.

Suggestion: The reply does not answer the question at all. State when you learned to type (age or time period) with a simple topic sentence, then add a brief detail about how you learned or how long it took using a linking word.

Example: I learned to type when I was about ten years old at school. I took a basic computer class, and after a few months I could type fairly quickly.

Suggestion: The answer is too short and lacks clarity. Say whether you practice or not, and if you do, give one specific method you use to improve typing, using a linking word to connect the ideas. If you don’t practice, explain why or how you compensate.

Example: I practice typing regularly using online typing exercises, so my speed improves steadily. If I don’t practice, I try to type more every day to keep my accuracy and speed from slipping.

× I prefer both handwriting and interpreting for my.

✓ I prefer both handwriting and typing.

The student used 'interpreting' and ended with 'for my', which is ungrammatical. The intended contrast is between 'handwriting' and 'typing' (noun forms). Also 'for my' is incorrect; no possessive is needed. Use parallel noun forms and correct vocabulary: 'typing' instead of 'interpreting'. Grammar problem type ID: 26: Sentence structure errors and 11: Incorrect use of prepositions.

× Are you?

✓ Do you?

The examiner's question was 'Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?' The student answered 'Are you?', which uses the wrong auxiliary verb and pronoun. To respond yes/no to a 'do' question, use 'Do you?' If the student intends to ask the examiner back, use 'Do you?'. This fixes auxiliary-verb mismatch and pronoun use. Grammar problem type ID: 12: Incorrect use of pronouns and 26: Sentence structure errors.

× I prefer both those.

✓ I learned to type when I was a child.

The examiner asked 'When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?' The student's reply 'I prefer both those.' is unrelated and ungrammatical in context. Provide an answer in the past tense to match 'When did you...' For example: 'I learned to type when I was a child.' This uses past tense correctly and answers the question. Grammar problem type ID: 5: Past tense issue and 26: Sentence structure errors.

× I don't myself.

✓ I don't practice by myself.

The examiner asked 'How do you improve your typing?' The student's reply 'I don't myself.' is incomplete and ungrammatical. If the student means they do not practice alone, say 'I don't practice by myself.' If they mean they don't improve at all, say 'I don't.' Use a full verb phrase and appropriate adverbial phrase for clarity. Grammar problem type ID: 15: Incorrect reflexive pronoun use and 26: Sentence structure errors.