Tidiness— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be more concise, correct grammar, and organize ideas with a clear topic sentence and supporting reason. Reduce filler words (uh) and avoid repetition. Use linking words (because, however) and correct noun/verb forms (keep my things tidy).

Ejemplo: Yes, I like to keep my things tidy because it helps me find whatever I need quickly and saves time. However, I can be messy sometimes, so I am trying to develop better habits, such as tidying for ten minutes each evening.

Sugerencia: Answer directly then give one or two specific supporting details. Fix tense and word forms (e.g., 'I was messy' or 'I used to be messy', 'my room was messy'). Avoid repeated filler phrases and clarify meaning (what items caused clutter).

Ejemplo: No, I wasn't. I used to be quite messy as a child, so my mother often had to ask me to tidy my room. I had many toys and books scattered everywhere, which made it hard to keep things organized.

Sugerencia: Start with a clear method statement (topic sentence) and give specific strategies using linking words. Correct awkward phrases ('not to bring too many things', 'they occupy space'). Remove fillers and repetition.

Ejemplo: I keep my study area tidy by only bringing essential items to my desk. For example, I place extra books on a shelf and keep pens in a small holder, which prevents clutter and helps me concentrate.

Sugerencia: Provide a clear reason and an example; fix the contradictory sentence (currently says clutter helps concentration). Use precise linking phrases (therefore, because) and avoid trailing off. State benefits concretely.

Ejemplo: Yes, I think it is necessary because a tidy desk reduces distractions and improves focus. For instance, when my desk is organized I can work for longer periods and complete tasks more efficiently.

× Yes, I like keep my thing tidy because if I keep tidy, I can find, uh, things, whatever I want quickly and save time and uh, but unfortunately it's, it's, I'm a messy person so it's difficult for me to keep tidy, but I'm trying.

✓ Yes, I like to keep my things tidy because if I keep them tidy, I can find whatever I want quickly and save time. Unfortunately, I'm a messy person so it's difficult for me to stay tidy, but I'm trying.

The verb 'like' should be followed by the infinitive 'to keep' (not bare infinitive). 'Thing' should be plural 'things' and pronouns 'them' refer back to 'things'. Repeating fillers and commas were reduced for clarity and sentence flow. Use 'stay tidy' or 'keep tidy' consistently. Suggestion: use 'I like to keep my things tidy' and replace vague fillers to make the sentence natural. Grammar problem type ID:10

× No, I didn't. As I said, I was a messy person since I was a child.

✓ No, I didn't. As I said, I have been a messy person since I was a child.

When an action or state began in the past and continues to the present, use the present perfect ('have been') with 'since'. 'Was' suggests the state is only in the past. Suggestion: use 'I have been' for ongoing states that started in childhood. Grammar problem type ID:5

× So I always, uh, keep messing my room.

✓ So I always messed up my room.

The phrase 'keep messing my room' is unnatural. If describing a habitual past action, use simple past 'messed up' or 'kept messing up' with 'kept' plus present participle. Here 'always' with past habit fits 'always messed up my room'. Suggestion: use 'messed up' or 'kept messing up'. Grammar problem type ID:8

× So my mom always called me to clean up my things.

✓ So my mom always called me to clean up my room.

'Clean up my things' is odd; typically one 'cleans up the room' or 'cleans up my things' could be 'tidy my things'. Also 'called me to' implies asking; it's acceptable but clearer as 'asked me to clean up my room' or 'told me to tidy my things'. Suggestion: use 'asked me to clean up my room' for clarity. Grammar problem type ID:6

× So I was trying to keep tidy, but there are a lot of there were a lot of things belong to me.

✓ So I tried to keep it tidy, but there were a lot of things that belonged to me.

Tense and word order errors: 'was trying' vs 'tried' — for past habitual use simple past 'tried'. 'Keep tidy' needs an object ('it' or 'my room'). 'There are a lot of there were a lot of' is repetitive; choose past 'there were'. 'Things belong to me' should be past 'that belonged to me' to match past context. Suggestion: 'I tried to keep it tidy, but there were a lot of things that belonged to me.' Grammar problem type ID:5

× Umm, I tried to keep my things not too many because if I bring so many things such as, uh, books and, uh, pencils, something like to the workplace, there are a lot, a lot of, there will occupy a lot of space.

✓ I try not to have too many things because if I bring many items such as books and pencils to my workspace, they will occupy a lot of space.

'Keep my things not too many' is ungrammatical; use 'try not to have too many things'. Tense should be present for habitual action: 'I try'. Use 'workspace' instead of 'workplace' if referring to a desk area. Remove redundant 'a lot, a lot of'. Suggestion: 'I try not to have too many things' and 'they will occupy a lot of space.' Grammar problem type ID:14

× So I can't concentrate on my things.

✓ So I can't concentrate on my work/studies.

'Concentrate on my things' is vague and unnatural; use a clearer noun like 'work' or 'studies' depending on context. Pronoun 'my things' is acceptable but unclear. Suggestion: specify the object of concentration. Grammar problem type ID:12

× So I try to keep, not to blink too many things.

✓ So I try not to bring too many things.

'Not to blink too many things' is nonsensical; likely intended verb 'bring'. Also word order for 'try not to' should be together. Suggestion: use 'I try not to bring too many things.' Grammar problem type ID:26

× Yes, I think so, because if there are a lot of things on the desk or study space, I can concentrate on my things.

✓ Yes, I think so, because if there are a lot of things on the desk or study space, I cannot concentrate on my work.

The original sentence contradicts logic: many things would prevent concentration. Also 'can' vs 'cannot' wrong. Use 'cannot concentrate on my work' for intended meaning and specify 'work' rather than 'my things'. Suggestion: check logical coherence and choose correct modal 'cannot'. Grammar problem type ID:6

× So I would love to keep my desk. Uh, gladly.

✓ So I would love to keep my desk tidy.

'Keep my desk' needs an adjective 'tidy' to complete the idea. 'Gladly' is unnecessary and breaks flow. Suggestion: 'I would love to keep my desk tidy.' Grammar problem type ID:10

× Yeah, so and and if I keep this, umm, desk tidy so I can.

✓ If I keep my desk tidy, I can find things quickly and work more efficiently.

The sentence is incomplete and repetitive. Provide a complete clause to explain the result of keeping the desk tidy. Suggestion: finish the sentence with the intended benefits, e.g., 'I can find things quickly and work more efficiently.' Grammar problem type ID:26