Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Improve coherence and correctness: combine short fragments into full sentences, avoid repetition and unclear phrases, and use a linking phrase to connect ideas. Also correct grammar errors (e.g., remove extra words like “why”). Keep answers natural and under five sentences.

Example: I prefer typing because it's more efficient and convenient than handwriting. For example, when I'm taking notes at work I can type much faster and organise information neatly, which makes it easier to review later. In addition, typed text is more legible and simpler to edit, so my meaning is clear to readers.

Suggestion: Good clear answer with reasons and supporting detail. To reach a higher score, add a brief contrast or specific example and tighten phrasing to avoid slight redundancy (e.g., combine sentences with a linking word).

Example: I usually type on a laptop keyboard because it's portable, so I can work on documents whenever and wherever I need to. For example, I often edit reports on the commute or at cafés, and the compact keyboard suits both my studies and my job.

Suggestion: Clear and relevant answer with specific time and reason. To improve, include a linking word to connect cause and effect and a brief concrete example of practice methods to add specificity.

Example: I learned to type in junior high because our IT lessons required typing code, so I practised regularly to keep up with assignments. For example, I spent an hour after school using typing exercises to increase my speed and accuracy, which helped me complete homework faster.

Suggestion: Strong answer with clear method, frequency and focus. To maximize score, compress into fewer sentences with linking phrases and add a concrete result (e.g., current words-per-minute or improvement).

Example: I'm mostly self-taught: I practised online for at least 30 minutes a day, focusing on accuracy first and then speed, which gradually improved my performance. As a result, my typing speed increased noticeably over several months.

× I prefer typing because it's more efficient and convenient than handwriting.

✓ I prefer typing because it's more efficient and more convenient than handwriting.

The original sentence is understandable but parallel adjective structure is improved by repeating 'more' before both adjectives to make the comparison clearer and more natural. Maintain parallelism when comparing two qualities.

× For instance, when I'm taking notes at work, I can type much faster and organise information. Neatly.

✓ For instance, when I'm taking notes at work, I can type much faster and organise information neatly.

The fragment 'Neatly.' is a sentence fragment and should be attached to the previous clause. Combine them into one sentence so there is a verb and complete thought: place the adverb 'neatly' after the verb phrase it modifies.

× Typed text is also more legible and easier to edit, so readers can understand why understand my meaning without confusion.

✓ Typed text is also more legible and easier to edit, so readers can understand my meaning without confusion.

The phrase 'why understand' is ungrammatical and redundant. Remove the extraneous 'why understand' to produce a clear clause 'so readers can understand my meaning.' This fixes word redundancy and clarifies meaning.

× I usually type on a laptop keyboard because it's much more portable, so I can work on important documents whenever and wherever I need to.

✓ I usually type on a laptop keyboard because it's much more portable, so I can work on important documents whenever and wherever I need to.

This sentence is grammatical. No article or other correction needed. Included here to indicate it was checked and is correct.

× The laptop's keyboard is compact and convenient, which makes it ideal for both my studies and my job.

✓ The laptop's keyboard is compact and convenient, which makes it ideal for both my studies and my job.

This sentence is grammatical and the use of the definite article via the possessive 'the laptop's' is correct. No change required.

× I learned to type when I was in junior high school because we had information technology lessons that required typing code.

✓ I learned to type when I was in junior high school because we had information technology lessons that required typing code.

This sentence correctly uses past tense to describe a past event. No change required.

× I practiced a lot to finish my homework more quickly, and over time I became much faster and more accurate.

✓ I practiced a lot to finish my homework more quickly, and over time I became much faster and more accurate.

This sentence correctly uses past tense and is grammatically correct. No change required.

× I am mostly self-taught.

✓ I am mostly self-taught.

This sentence is grammatical and uses the present tense appropriately to describe a current state. No change required.

× I improved my typing through regular practice rather than formal lessons.

✓ I improved my typing through regular practice rather than through formal lessons.

The original is acceptable, but adding 'through' before 'formal lessons' improves parallelism between the two noun phrases 'through regular practice' and 'through formal lessons.' This makes the sentence clearer and more balanced.

× I practiced for at least 30 minutes a day using online typing lessons and focused on accuracy first which helped my speed improve over time.

✓ I practiced for at least 30 minutes a day using online typing lessons and focused on accuracy first, which helped my speed improve over time.

The original sentence needs a comma before the non-restrictive relative clause 'which helped my speed improve over time.' Adding the comma clarifies that the clause is providing additional information. Tense and verb forms are correct.