Keys— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be clearer and more concise. Start with a direct topic sentence (Yes/No and a number), correct small errors (e.g., "3-1" unclear), and use a linking phrase to give one short reason or detail. Keep it within 2–3 sentences.

Ejemplo: No, I don’t carry many keys. I usually have three: one for my house, one for work and one for a friend who asked me to look after hers in case she’s locked out.

Sugerencia: Avoid repetition and improve grammar. Give a clear topic sentence then a concise reason or consequence using linking words. Mention one specific detail about the consequence to support your answer.

Ejemplo: No, I have never lost my keys. I’m careful because here in Germany you must pay about €15 to be let back in if you get locked out, which would be annoying.

Sugerencia: Answer directly then support with a concise reason. Avoid repeating the same idea as the previous question; use varied vocabulary (e.g., "lock myself out") and consistent figures. One or two sentences are enough.

Ejemplo: No, I don’t often forget my keys. I always keep them in my bag because being locked out can be expensive here — it can cost around €50 to get back in.

Sugerencia: Fix grammar and phrasing, begin with a clear opinion (Yes/No), and provide one specific reason and a brief example. Use linking words (because, so, for example) and correct word choice (neighbour, entrust them to look after my flat/house). Keep it within 2–3 sentences.

Ejemplo: No, I wouldn’t leave my keys with a neighbour because we don’t have much contact. Instead, I give them to a close friend who lives nearby and can let me in if I’m locked out or away on a trip.

× I don't carry many keys, usually about 3-1 for my house, one for work and one of a friend of mine that asked me to keep her key in case she gets left outside.

✓ I don't carry many keys, usually about 3–1 for my house, one for work and one for a friend of mine who asked me to keep her key in case she gets locked out.

Plural and noun form: 'one of a friend' is incorrect; use 'one for a friend' or 'one for a friend of mine'. Also 'gets left outside' is awkward; the correct phrase is 'gets locked out'. Use 'who' for people, not 'that'. Keep noun forms consistent (key -> key).

× No, luckily I never lost them and I'm so afraid of losing them because here in Germany if you lose your key or you left yourself outside the house, you have to pay €15.

✓ No, luckily I have never lost them and I'm very afraid of losing them because here in Germany if you lose your key or you leave yourself outside the house, you have to pay €15.

Tense and form: Use present perfect 'have never lost' for life experience up to now. 'I'm so afraid' is acceptable but 'very afraid' is more natural. 'you left yourself outside' is past tense; use present simple 'you leave yourself outside' in the conditional clause referring to a general condition.

× No, luckily I've never lost my key. I'm quite careful because here in Germany you have to pay about €50 if you lock yourself out, so I just keep them always in my bag.

✓ No, luckily I've never lost my key. I'm quite careful because here in Germany you have to pay about €50 if you lock yourself out, so I always keep them in my bag.

Adverb placement and pronoun consistency: 'keep them always' is an incorrect adverb placement; place 'always' before the main verb: 'always keep'. Also 'my key' vs 'them' is inconsistent; if speaking of multiple keys use 'them' throughout, or 'my key' and 'it'. Here 'them' is fine if referring to keys, but first sentence says 'my key' (singular). Maintain consistency; corrected to keep 'them' referring to keys and fix adverb position.

× I wouldnonet leave my key with my neighbor because they we don't have much contact here in Germany so I'd rather give them to a close friend who can be relied on in emergency.

✓ I would not leave my key with my neighbor because we don't have much contact here in Germany, so I'd rather give it to a close friend who can be relied on in an emergency.

Modal verb and spelling: 'wouldnonet' is a typo for 'would not'. Pronoun and number agreement: 'they we don't have' is incorrect; use 'we don't have'. 'give them' should be 'give it' if referring to 'my key' (singular). Add article 'an' before 'emergency'.

× For instance, my friend lives nearby and entrust them to look after my flight in if I'm away.

✓ For instance, my friend lives nearby and I entrust them to look after my flat if I'm away.

Word choice and pronoun structure: 'entrust them to look after' needs a subject: 'I entrust them to look after'. 'flight in' is incorrect; likely intended 'flat' (home). Use correct vocabulary. Pronoun 'them' is acceptable for a friend if gender unknown; ensure subject 'I' is present before 'entrust'.