Politeness— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be clearer and more natural: start with a direct topic sentence, correct grammar, avoid contradictions (e.g. “talk me harshly” is unclear), and add one or two specific supporting details connected with linking words. Keep it under five sentences.

Example: I learned to be polite mainly from my parents. For example, they always reminded me to say “please” and “thank you,” and they modelled respectful behaviour at home. Because of their example, I picked up small habits like greeting guests politely and listening when others speak.

Suggestion: Make your answer more coherent and specific: open with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two concrete reasons and use linking words (e.g. “because,” “for example,” “as a result”). Fix awkward phrasing and reduce redundancy.

Example: Yes, I think being polite is very important because it helps people get along. For example, simple manners like saying thank you or listening carefully can prevent misunderstandings and create a more harmonious atmosphere in both work and family life.

× I learned it's mostly from my parents who constantly reminded me to say please and thank you and talk me harshly.

✓ I learned it mostly from my parents, who constantly reminded me to say 'please' and 'thank you' and spoke to me harshly.

Errors: (1) Pronoun/object phrase 'talk me harshly' is incorrect; English requires 'speak to' or 'talk to' with the object pronoun and appropriate verb form. (2) Tense/sequence clarity: 'reminded me to say' is correct, but the clause listing actions should use parallel verb forms; 'reminded me to... and spoke to me' keeps meaning but uses past tense for the second action. Suggestion: use 'spoke to me harshly' or 'talked to me harshly' and add a comma before the non-restrictive relative clause 'who...'. Use quotation marks around courtesy words for clarity.

× Respect others through their own daily example.

✓ They taught me respect for others through their own daily example.

This fragment lacks a clear subject and finite verb; it's a sentence fragment. To correct, add a subject and verb so the clause connects to the previous idea. 'They taught me respect for others through their own daily example' makes the meaning explicit and grammatical. Alternatively, attach it to the previous sentence with a conjunction.

× Good manners have been positive.

✓ Good manners are important.

'Have been positive' is awkward and unidiomatic here; the intended meaning is a general, timeless statement about importance, which requires the simple present 'are'. 'Have been positive' suggests an incomplete idea (positive what?) and misuses the present perfect. Suggest using 'are important' or 'have a positive effect' depending on intended nuance.

× Relationships create a harmonious social environment and so a basis level of respect for those around you.

✓ They create a harmonious social environment and provide a basic level of respect for those around you.

Problems: unclear subject ('Relationships' was referenced but pronoun 'They' improves flow), 'so a basis level' is incorrect phrasing and 'basis' should be 'basic'. Also 'provide' fits better than 'and so a' to connect ideas. Suggest using 'provide a basic level of respect' or 'establish a basic level of respect.'