Tidiness— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Good direct answer and relevant example. Improve grammar (use correct tense/forms), tighten phrasing, and avoid minor redundancy. Use a clear topic sentence, one or two supporting details, and a linking phrase for the example.

Ejemplo: Yes, I do. I prefer to keep things tidy because it makes it much easier to find items quickly. For example, when preparing for a meeting, being organised helps me gather documents and set up the room efficiently.

Sugerencia: Clear answer but some grammatical errors and slight wordiness. Use past tense consistently and add a linking word for clarity. Be more concise and specific (e.g., mention an action you did to keep it tidy).

Ejemplo: Yes, I did. Because we lived in a very small house, I had to keep my room tidy to avoid clutter; for instance, I always put toys back in boxes and hung up my clothes every evening.

Sugerencia: Good practical details and reason. Correct small mistakes (word choice and plurals), use linking words for sequence, and keep sentences concise. Mention a routine timing and specific steps clearly.

Ejemplo: I usually tidy my workspace once a week because a clean desk helps me concentrate. For example, I first sort documents by type, file them in labeled folders, and then throw away or recycle any papers I no longer need.

Sugerencia: Strong opinion and clear benefits given. Avoid repeating ideas and replace personal pronouns when generalising. Add a linking word or brief example to make it more natural.

Ejemplo: Yes, I think it is necessary; a tidy workplace improves concentration and efficiency. For example, during a rushed meeting, I can quickly find documents and equipment, which saves time and reduces stress.

× If things are not keep in order, it's difficult to locate what you want quickly.

✓ If things are not kept in order, it's difficult to locate what you want quickly.

The sentence uses the base verb 'keep' where the past participle 'kept' is required after the passive construction 'are not'. Use 'kept' to form the passive present simple: 'are not kept'. Suggestion: learn passive structure: be + past participle.

× Yes I did. I live with my family in a very small house when I was a child so I had to keep my room tidy and well organized otherwise it was hard for us to find things and the whole place would get cluttered.

✓ Yes, I did. I lived with my family in a very small house when I was a child, so I had to keep my room tidy and well organized; otherwise it was hard for us to find things and the whole place would get cluttered.

The sentence mixes present tense 'live' with past context 'when I was a child.' Use past tense 'lived' to match the time reference. Also punctuation was improved for clarity: add a comma after 'Yes' and separate clauses with comma or semicolon. Suggestion: maintain consistent tense for past narratives.

× I usually tidy my work base at least once a week because a clean desk helps me concentrate.

✓ I usually tidy my workspace at least once a week because a clean desk helps me concentrate.

The phrase 'work base' is unnatural here; the correct collocation is 'workspace' (one word) or 'work area.' This is a lexical/preposition-like error: choose the correct noun for the intended meaning. Suggestion: use common collocations such as 'workspace', 'work area', or 'desk.'

× For example, I sort documents for type and file them in labeled folder and I throw away or recycle any paper I no longer need.

✓ For example, I sort documents by type and file them in labeled folders, and I throw away or recycle any paper I no longer need.

Errors: use 'by type' rather than 'for type' to express classification; 'labeled folder' should be plural 'labeled folders' to agree with 'documents'; missing comma before coordinating conjunction 'and' joins independent clauses. Suggestion: use 'by' for grouping and keep number agreement between noun and modifiers.

× Of course, keeping our workplace clean and organized helps me concentrate and be more efficient.

✓ Of course, keeping my workplace clean and organized helps me concentrate and be more efficient.

The question asks about the student's view; 'our workplace' shifts perspective to a group. Use 'my workplace' to match the speaker's personal actions and agreement with 'helps me.' Suggestion: keep pronoun perspective consistent with the speaker (I/my/me).

× It also makes it much easier to find documents and equipment during a rush meeting so we don't waste time looking for things.

✓ It also makes it much easier to find documents and equipment during a rushed meeting, so I don't waste time looking for things.

Two issues: 'rush meeting' is incorrect collocation; use 'rushed meeting' or 'during a rush'—'rushed meeting' is better. Also the speaker should maintain first-person perspective ('I don't waste time') rather than 'we' unless referring to a team. Suggestion: maintain consistent pronoun perspective and use correct adjective forms ('rushed').