Tiredness— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Give a direct topic sentence that answers the question and then add one or two brief supporting details. Avoid one-word replies. Use linking words if you add reasons or frequency (e.g., “usually,” “often,” “because”). Be natural and concise and keep your response under five sentences.

Example: Yes, I often feel tired, especially during busy weeks. For example, when I have several deadlines at work I tend to stay up late, so I feel exhausted the next day.

Suggestion: Respond with a full sentence that states the time and give a specific reason or a typical situation using linking words (e.g., “usually,” “because,” “so”). Provide one or two supporting details to make the answer natural and informative.

Example: I usually feel tired in the afternoon because I have a heavy lunch and then I struggle to stay focused. As a result, I often take a short walk or a coffee break to recharge.

Suggestion: Avoid saying “I don't know.” Instead, describe your typical actions using a clear topic sentence and a brief explanation or example. Use linking words like “so” or “therefore” to connect the action to the reason or effect. Keep it natural and concise.

Example: When I feel tired, I usually take a 20-minute nap or go for a short walk to wake myself up. This helps me feel more alert, so I can continue working effectively.

× When afternoon.

✓ In the afternoon.

The student omitted necessary words and a preposition, producing a fragment rather than a complete answer. The phrase 'When afternoon' lacks a preposition and article to indicate time. Use 'In the afternoon' to express a general time of day. Suggestion: include the preposition 'in' before time periods (in the morning/afternoon/evening) or answer with a full clause such as 'I feel tired in the afternoon.'

× I don't know.

✓ I don't know what to do when I feel tired, so I usually take a short nap or drink some water.

The original reply is grammatically correct but contextually brief and doesn't answer the question 'What do you do when you feel tired?' To be appropriate to the question, expand the sentence into a full response describing actions. Maintain present simple tense for habitual actions. Suggestion: give specific habitual actions (I usually...) or describe immediate reactions (I sometimes...) to match the question.