Tidiness— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Give a concise topic sentence, correct tense and avoid repetition. Use linking words and provide a brief specific example. Also replace awkward phrasing like “when I was finding something” and the repeated “keep things tidy.”

Ejemplo: Yes, I do. Keeping things tidy helps me find items quickly and makes my space look pleasant. For example, I label shelves and store frequently used items within arm’s reach, so I rarely waste time searching for them.

Sugerencia: Answer directly with past tense and a clear topic sentence, then add a specific supporting detail. Correct grammar (use past simple) and avoid informal phrases like “shouted at me” without brief context.

Ejemplo: Not really. When I was a child I often left my toys scattered on the floor because I didn’t know how to organize them. For instance, I kept all my toy cars in a box under the bed, so my mother often asked me to tidy up before bedtime.

Sugerencia: Use consistent tense and clearer, more natural phrasing. Start with a topic sentence, use linking words (for example, then, so), and give one concrete routine detail. Replace vague “for like a month.”

Ejemplo: I tidy my study area once a month. For example, at the start of each month I sort documents into folders, place books on the shelf, and put stationery in a drawer so each item has a designated spot.

Sugerencia: State your opinion clearly and use more natural phrasing and grammar. If you disagree, explain reasons with linking words and offer a balanced view or example. Avoid shortcuts like “1st” and repetitive phrases.

Ejemplo: I don’t think being perfectly tidy is always necessary because after a long day I sometimes need to rest rather than clean. However, I try to maintain basic order—for example, I clear my desk each evening so I can start the next day focused.

× Yes, absolutely, because keeping things tidy can help me to find the stuff I want immediately when I was finding something, and it's also aesthetic to keep things tidy.

✓ Yes, absolutely, because keeping things tidy helps me find the things I want immediately when I am looking for them, and it's also aesthetic to keep things tidy.

Errors: incorrect past tense 'was finding' with present general statement; redundant 'can help me to find' (use simple present 'helps') and awkward noun 'stuff'. Suggestions: Use simple present for general truths ('helps'), use present continuous for an action in progress ('when I am looking for them'), replace 'stuff' with 'things', and remove unnecessary 'to' after 'help'.

× As a child, I don't have enough ability to keep my room tidy and I like to put my stuff all around my room, especially for my toys.

✓ As a child, I didn't have enough ability to keep my room tidy and I liked to put my things all around my room, especially my toys.

Errors: present tense 'don't have' and 'like' used for past period 'As a child'. Suggestions: Use past tense ('didn't have', 'liked') when talking about past habits; replace 'stuff' with 'things' and remove unnecessary 'for' before 'my toys'.

× My mom always shouted at me because I don't keep my room neat.

✓ My mom always shouted at me because I didn't keep my room neat.

Errors: tense inconsistency: 'always shouted' (past) followed by present 'don't keep'. Suggestions: Keep past tense throughout when describing past events: 'didn't keep'.

× I will organize my stuff regularly for like a month.

✓ I organize my things regularly for about a month.

Errors: unnatural use of 'will' for routine and awkward 'for like a month'. Suggestions: Use present simple for habits ('I organize') or present continuous if ongoing; replace 'stuff' with 'things' and 'like' with 'about'. If the intention was a future plan, use 'I will organize my things once a month.'

× Every month I would put my stuff into a proper place and I would split them to some function areas such as this is for the books, this is for my cosmetic things.

✓ Every month I put my things in their proper places and I divide them into functional areas, such as 'this is for books' and 'this is for my cosmetics.'

Errors: 'put ... into a proper place' awkward, 'split them to' incorrect preposition (should be 'into'), 'function areas' should be 'functional areas', and 'cosmetic things' awkward. Suggestions: Use 'put in' or 'place in', use 'divide into', use 'functional areas', and replace 'cosmetic things' with 'cosmetics' or 'makeup'. Also use consistent tense (present simple for routines).

× I don't think it is necessary to be tidy because sometimes it is just very tired after work and study, so I need to rest 1st instead of keep the things tidy, keep my things organized.

✓ I don't think it is always necessary to be tidy because sometimes I am very tired after work and study, so I need to rest first instead of keeping things tidy and organizing my things.

Errors: 'it is just very tired' incorrectly uses adjective for person ('I am very tired'); '1st' should be 'first'; 'instead of keep' incorrect verb form after 'instead of' (requires -ing); sentence structure unclear. Suggestions: Use 'I am tired', write 'first' in full, use gerund after 'instead of' ('keeping'), and combine related actions clearly ('instead of keeping things tidy and organizing my things').