Reading— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Your answer addresses the question and gives reasons, but it's slightly wordy and has minor grammar issues. Reduce redundancy, correct phrasing, and keep within 3–4 clear sentences. Start with a direct topic sentence, then give one or two concise supporting reasons using linking words (for example, because, since).

예시: Yes, I enjoy reading. I tend to prefer non-fiction because it teaches me practical things about life and helps me learn new skills. However, my choice often depends on the genre and the book's reputation.

제안: Good clear preference, but the response contains a confusing contrast and informal phrasing. Be precise: state preference, give two concise reasons with linking words, and avoid colloquialisms like "they kind of". Watch punctuation and sentence structure.

예시: I prefer reading on paper because it lets me see how much I have left to read, which helps me pace myself. Also, reading on screens strains my eyes and makes them feel dry, so paper is more comfortable.

제안: Your answer attempts to contrast careful and quick reading but is unclear and has repetition. Give a clear topic sentence describing when you read carefully, then contrast with when you skim, using linking words (for example, while or whereas). Avoid filler phrases like "you know." Be specific about types of texts and strategies.

예시: I read carefully when the text contains difficult vocabulary or long, complex sentences because I need to understand the exact meaning. In contrast, I skim short, simple sentences or familiar material since one quick read is usually enough.

제안: Clear preference and reason, but the answer is slightly informal and long. State the preference first, then give one or two concise reasons with linking words. Replace vague phrases like "for example" and avoid bringing up payment unless relevant to the point.

예시: I prefer detailed reading because I worry about missing important plot points and details. Scanning feels rushed, so I take my time to fully understand the story and enjoy the book.

× I actually like reading, but it depends heavily on the genre and the reputation of the book of course.

✓ I actually like reading, but it depends heavily on the genre and the reputation of the book, of course.

Punctuation issue: a closing comma is needed before 'of course' to set it off as a parenthetical phrase. This is a sentence-structure/clarity correction; place commas around short parenthetical elements to improve flow and clarity.

× I generally like non fiction since it for one teaches you something about life and of course it's very useful.

✓ I generally like non-fiction since it, for one, teaches you something about life and, of course, is very useful.

Hyphenation and punctuation: 'non-fiction' is usually hyphenated as a compound adjective/noun. Insert commas to set off the parenthetical 'for one' and 'of course'. Also avoid repeating 'it' before 'is very useful' by combining clauses: 'it... teaches... and is very useful.' This improves grammar and readability.

× I prefer reading on paper as it gives me an overview of how many pages are left exactly when I read on a screen.

✓ I prefer reading on paper, as it gives me an exact overview of how many pages are left; when I read on a screen I don't get that.

Preposition/word order and clarity: 'exactly' is better placed before 'how many pages' as 'exact overview of how many pages are left'. Also the original mixed two ideas in one clause awkwardly; splitting into two parts or using a semicolon improves clarity. This corrects incorrect placement of adverb and prepositional phrasing.

× It also hurts my eyes a lot and they kind of dry out and I hate that kind of feeling.

✓ It also hurts my eyes a lot; they kind of dry out, and I hate that feeling.

Word choice and redundancy: 'that kind of feeling' is wordy and repetitive; 'that feeling' is more natural. Replace the comma with a semicolon to separate related independent clauses. This improves adjective/adverb usage and reduces redundancy.

× I need to read carefully when there are words where I'm not sure of their meaning, or when they are long sentences which confuse me a lot.

✓ I need to read carefully when there are words whose meanings I'm not sure of, or when there are long sentences that confuse me a lot.

Sentence structure and relative clause use: 'words where I'm not sure of their meaning' is awkward; use 'words whose meanings I'm not sure of'. Also 'they are long sentences' should be 'there are long sentences' or 'when sentences are long'. Use 'that' instead of 'which' for restrictive clauses in informal speech to improve clarity.

× And you know, when they're short sentences.

✓ And, you know, with short sentences I only need to read them once or twice.

Subject-verb agreement and sentence fragment: The original is a fragment and unclear. Combine with the following sentence or rephrase so subject and verb agree: 'with short sentences I only need to read them once or twice.' This fixes sentence structure and agreement.

× I only need to read it once or twice.

✓ I only need to read them once or twice.

Sentence structure/pronoun reference: The pronoun 'it' is unclear because the plural noun 'sentences' was referenced previously. Use 'them' to match 'sentences'. This corrects the sentence to maintain consistent number and clear reference.

× I prefer detailed reading since I am anxious about missing out information that is very important for the plot, for example, and scanning makes me feel like rushing through a book even though I paid money for it.

✓ I prefer detailed reading since I am anxious about missing out on information that is very important for the plot, for example, and scanning makes me feel like I'm rushing through a book even though I paid for it.

Verb/preposition usage and contraction: Use 'missing out on information' (correct preposition). Use 'I'm rushing' to match present continuous feeling. 'Paid money for it' is wordy; 'paid for it' is more natural. These changes correct preposition use and improve tense consistency and natural phrasing.