Typing— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be consistent, concise and direct. Start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, avoid contradictory statements, reduce repetition, and use correct grammar. Use one or two brief supporting reasons with linking words (for example, because / so) and specific details.

Ejemplo: I prefer handwriting to typing because I find it more comfortable and less tiring. For example, when I write notes by hand I remember them better, and I also avoid screen glare which bothers my eyes.

Sugerencia: Give a clear direct answer, avoid repetition and long fragmented sentences. Use linking words to connect reasons and include specific examples. Correct basic grammar (e.g., 'easier' not 'more easier', 'than the desktop') and keep to 2–4 sentences.

Ejemplo: I type on a laptop keyboard every day because it is portable and convenient. For instance, I often move between my room and the café, and the laptop lets me work quickly; I can also lower the screen brightness to reduce glare.

Sugerencia: Start with a direct date/period and then give concise context. Use correct word forms and clearer linking. Avoid vague phrases and redundancy. Provide one or two specific details about what helped you learn (e.g., practice, classes).

Ejemplo: I learned to type in secondary school while preparing for university entrance exams. Because the exams were computer-based, I attended computer practice classes and did regular typing exercises, which helped me improve quickly.

Sugerencia: Organise your answer with a clear topic sentence and 2–3 specific methods, using linking words (for example, firstly, also, finally). Use correct vocabulary (e.g., 'practising' not 'processing') and avoid unnecessary personal details. Be concise and give one concrete example of a practice activity.

Ejemplo: I improve my typing by practising regularly in different settings. For example, I go to a nearby café to use their desktop, practise on my father's laptop when he is away, and do online typing exercises on my phone to build speed and accuracy.

× I prefer handwriting to typing because handwriting just feels more easier for me personally.

✓ I prefer handwriting to typing because handwriting just feels easier for me personally.

The word 'more' is unnecessary with the comparative adjective 'easier'. Use either 'easier' or 'more easy' (the latter is nonstandard). Suggestion: remove 'more' and write 'easier'.

× But typing I am photophobic so I get affected by the light reflection from the computer so I don't like typing.

✓ But I am photophobic, so I am affected by the light reflected from the computer and I don't like typing.

The original sentence has awkward word order and repeated 'so'. Reorder to place the subject before the verb, use 'affected by the light reflected' for correct passive phrasing, and combine clauses with 'and' to avoid repetition.

× So personally I prefer typing to handwriting.

✓ So personally I prefer handwriting to typing.

This sentence contradicts the prior explanation and likely reverses the intended preference. If the intended meaning is the same as earlier, correct the order to match 'prefer handwriting to typing'. Ensure consistency in content as well as grammar.

× I type on a laptop keyboard everyday because laptop keyboard is just more easier and personally I think laptop is faster than desktop.

✓ I type on a laptop keyboard every day because the laptop keyboard is easier, and personally I think a laptop is faster than a desktop.

Add the article 'the' before 'laptop keyboard' and 'a' before 'laptop' and 'desktop' for countable singular nouns. 'Every day' is two words. Remove unnecessary 'more' before 'easier'.

× Laptop is also very very portable and easier to carry around than the desktop.

✓ A laptop is also very portable and easier to carry around than a desktop.

Use the article 'a' with singular countable nouns. Use a single 'very' (repetition is conversational but not standard in formal correction). Remove 'the' before 'desktop' unless referring to a specific desktop.

× So I prefer to use the laptop than the desktop.

✓ So I prefer to use the laptop to the desktop.

When expressing preference, use the structure 'prefer A to B', not 'prefer A than B'. Alternatively, say 'prefer the laptop over the desktop'.

× Again, I can reduce the brightness from my laptop screen easy easily done on my desktop screen.

✓ Also, I can reduce the brightness on my laptop screen easily, which is harder to do on my desktop screen.

Use 'on' with 'screen' for brightness adjustments. 'Easily' is the correct adverb; 'easy' is an adjective. The original sentence structure is unclear; rephrase to compare difficulty between devices.

× So I prefer to type on a laptop keyboard than.

✓ So I prefer to type on a laptop keyboard.

The sentence ends abruptly with 'than' without completing the comparison. Remove 'than' to make a complete sentence or complete with 'rather than on a desktop keyboard'.

× I learned how to type on a keyboard in secondary school while I was preparing for my jam exams.

✓ I learned how to type on a keyboard in secondary school while I was preparing for my JAMB exams.

Use past tense 'learned' is correct; adjust 'jam' to 'JAMB' (proper noun for Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) and capitalize as appropriate. No tense change needed.

× Jump exams is a compulsory computer based exam done to gain admission into a university.

✓ JAMB exams are compulsory computer-based exams done to gain admission into a university.

Use the correct proper noun 'JAMB'. 'Exams' is plural so use 'are'. Compound adjective 'computer-based' needs a hyphen. Also pluralize 'exam' to 'exams' if referring to multiple tests.

× It was very easy for me because I had taken a lot of computer practices to be able to get used to writing my exams using a computer, so I learned my typing on a keyboard through that.

✓ It was very easy for me because I had a lot of computer practice to get used to taking my exams on a computer, so I learned to type on a keyboard through that.

'Computer practice' is uncountable rather than 'computer practices'. Use 'get used to taking' rather than 'get used to writing my exams using a computer'. Use 'learned to type' instead of 'learned my typing'.

× I improved my typing by processing a lot.

✓ I improved my typing by practising a lot.

'Processing' is incorrect here; 'practising' (practicing) is the verb meaning to rehearse a skill. Also use British spelling 'practising' or American 'practicing' consistently.

× Sometimes I go to a cafe nearby my house, pay, then practice using the desktop there.

✓ Sometimes I go to a cafe near my house, pay, and then practice using the desktop there.

Use 'near my house' rather than 'nearby my house'. Use 'and then' to connect sequential actions smoothly.

× And sometimes when my daddy is not using his laptop, I use his laptop to practice.

✓ Sometimes when my dad is not using his laptop, I use it to practice.

'Daddy' is informal; 'dad' is more neutral. Avoid repeating 'his laptop' by using the pronoun 'it'.

× Then I also practice by using my sister's phone.

✓ I also practice by using my sister's phone.

Starting with 'Then' is unnecessary and can be omitted for clearer, more concise sentence flow.

× I ask Google a lot of questions, then I type using my sister's phone.

✓ I ask Google a lot of questions and then type the answers using my sister's phone.

Combine clauses with 'and then' and clarify that you type the answers. This improves clarity and sentence flow.

× Then that I was able to practice my typing a lot.

✓ As a result, I was able to practice my typing a lot.

'Then that I was able...' is ungrammatical. Use a linking phrase like 'As a result' or 'That way' to show consequence.