Politeness— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Correct the wrong word choice and make the response concise with a clear topic sentence followed by a specific supporting detail. Use linking words to improve coherence (for example, “because” or “by”). Avoid redundancy and keep it to 2–3 sentences.

Ejemplo: I learned politeness mainly from my parents. For example, they always used polite language and showed consideration in their actions, so I picked up those habits by observing them at home.

Sugerencia: Make a clear topic sentence that directly answers the question, then give one specific reason with an example. Fix logical errors (e.g., replace “if we are harsh” with “when people are harsh”) and avoid repetition. Use a linking word such as “because” or “for example.” Keep it to 2–3 sentences.

Ejemplo: Yes, I think politeness is very important because it helps maintain good relationships. For example, when friends speak politely to each other, small disagreements are less likely to escalate into big conflicts.

× I got the basic illness of politeness from my parents.

✓ I got the basic idea of politeness from my parents.

The word 'illness' is incorrect in this context; the speaker likely meant 'idea' or 'sense'. This is an incorrect word choice (adjective/noun usage). Replace 'illness' with 'idea' to convey the intended meaning: that politeness was taught or learned from parents. Suggestion: use 'idea', 'sense', or 'habit' depending on nuance.

× My father and mother are very kind and polite in their way of speaking and acting, so this is something that I learnt from them through mere observation as well as by the example they have set.

✓ My father and mother are very kind and polite in their way of speaking and acting, so this is something that I learned from them through mere observation as well as by the example they set.

The original uses 'learnt' (acceptable in British English) and 'have set' (present perfect) which is unnecessary when describing a past influence. Use simple past 'learned' (or 'learnt') for clarity and 'set' (simple past) to match the time frame. Also 'through mere observation' is fine but can be kept. Suggestion: keep consistent past tense for past learning and example.

× Being polite is very important in most of the relationships, even if it's a friendship or a relationship with their partner.

✓ Being polite is very important in most relationships, even in a friendship or a relationship with a partner.

The phrase 'most of the relationships' is awkward; use 'most relationships'. The pronoun 'their' is unclear and mismatched with 'a relationship'; use 'a partner' or 'one's partner' for general statements. Suggestion: use consistent general phrasing such as 'most relationships' and 'a partner' or 'one's partner'.

× We have to be polite in our ways of speaking and acting because it solves many problems.

✓ We have to be polite in our ways of speaking and acting because it can solve many problems.

The original 'because it solves many problems' is acceptable but slightly strong; more natural is 'can solve' to indicate possibility. This is a pragmatic wording issue related to conjunction + verb modality; classify under conjunction use because the cause-result link needs modal nuance. Suggestion: use 'can solve' to express typical rather than absolute effect.

× It resolves many conflicts if we are harsh and aggressive.

✓ It prevents many conflicts if we are not harsh and aggressive.

The original sentence is logically and structurally incorrect: as written, it implies politeness 'resolves many conflicts if we are harsh and aggressive', which contradicts the intended meaning. The correct meaning is that politeness prevents conflicts when we avoid being harsh and aggressive. Rewrite to 'prevents many conflicts if we are not harsh and aggressive' to reflect intended causality. Suggestion: check logical relation and negate appropriately when expressing prevention.