Gifts— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Make the response more concise and natural by starting with a direct topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details with clear linking words. Avoid vague phrasing like “various” and repetitive statements.

예시: Yes, I enjoy giving gifts and consider myself good at it. For example, I try to match each present to the recipient’s personality, so I once chose a practical planner for a very organised friend. As a result, she appreciated the thought behind it.

제안: Provide a clearer, grammatically complete reply, link general habits to a specific recent example, and avoid short fragmented sentences. Use linking words like "besides" or "also".

예시: I usually give gifts on birthdays and also to celebrate achievements. For instance, my most recent gift was for my mother’s 60th birthday, and she treasured it because it was personalised.

제안: Begin with a clear topic sentence and then give specific criteria with examples; avoid vague words like “aura” without explanation. Use linking words such as “for example” or “also”.

예시: I consider the occasion and the recipient’s interests when choosing a gift. For example, for a book lover I would pick a special edition novel, whereas for a colleague I might choose a useful desk accessory.

제안: Keep the answer natural and concise by giving one specific example and linking it to the reason you prefer handmade gifts. Avoid unnecessary words like “actually” and slightly improve grammar.

예시: Yes, I often give handmade gifts because they show effort and appreciation. For example, I once made a handmade scrapbook for a friend, and she was surprised and deeply touched by the personal effort.

제안: Make a clear direct opinion sentence, then support it with a reason and a brief example. Correct grammar and avoid unclear fragments like “I think it MO.” Use linking words such as “because” or “for example.”

예시: I don’t think expensive gifts express feelings better because what matters is the thought behind the gift. For example, a heartfelt handwritten letter or a small handmade present can be more meaningful than an expensive item.

× I always like to surprise my friends with various gifts.

✓ I always like surprising my friends with various gifts.

Preference verbs like 'like' are often followed by the gerund when describing habitual activities. Using 'surprising' sounds more natural for regular actions than the infinitive form 'to surprise.' Suggestion: use 'like' + gerund for habitual preferences.

× Even if I don't know someone, I will analyze their personality and give gifts by that.

✓ Even if I don't know someone, I will analyze their personality and give gifts based on that.

The phrase 'by that' is incorrect for indicating basis; 'based on that' or 'because of that' correctly shows that the analysis informs the gift choice. Suggestion: use 'based on' to express reasoning or basis.

× Other than that, if they accomplish something that is worth giving a gift.

✓ Other than that, I give gifts if they accomplish something worth celebrating.

The original is a sentence fragment lacking a main verb and subject or contains an unfinished conditional. Rewriting adds a subject and verb and clarifies meaning. Suggestion: ensure each sentence has a subject and a finite verb; avoid fragments.

× The last gift that I gave to someone was my mother's 60th birthday.

✓ The last gift that I gave someone was for my mother's 60th birthday.

The phrase 'gave to someone was my mother's 60th birthday' incorrectly links gift and occasion. Use 'gave someone' (direct object) and 'for' to indicate the occasion. Also remove unnecessary 'to.' Suggestion: use 'gave someone' and 'for' to express recipient and occasion.

× She cherished the gift very much.

✓ She cherished it very much.

While the original is grammatically acceptable, using 'it' as a pronoun for 'the gift' is more natural and avoids repetition. Suggestion: replace noun with pronoun when context is clear.

× I consider the occasion, for example if it's a birthday or if it's an accomplishment.

✓ I consider the occasion, for example whether it's a birthday or an achievement.

Use 'whether' for alternatives and 'achievement' is more natural than 'accomplishment' in this context. 'If' is less precise when giving examples of types. Suggestion: use 'whether' for choices and prefer 'achievement'.

× I also consider the person's aura and interests.

✓ I also consider the person's aura and interests.

This sentence is grammatically correct. No change needed. Explanation: 'consider' correctly takes direct objects 'aura and interests.'

× This is what I base on my gifting.

✓ This is what I base my gift choices on.

The original has incorrect word order and uses 'gifting' awkwardly. The correct phrasal verb is 'base ... on' with object before 'on.' Suggestion: use 'base my gift choices on' for clarity.

× Yes, actually handmade gifts are one of my favorite things to do.

✓ Yes, actually making handmade gifts is one of my favorite things to do.

Calling 'handmade gifts' 'things to do' is awkward. Use the gerund phrase 'making handmade gifts' to indicate the activity. Also keeps subject-verb agreement. Suggestion: use gerund to describe activities.

× I think it shows my appreciation for the person that I'm giving the gift to.

✓ I think it shows my appreciation for the person I'm giving the gift to.

Removing the contraction 'that' improves fluency; sentence is otherwise correct. Suggestion: omit unnecessary relative pronouns in spoken English for naturalness.

× The last example is that I gifted my friend a handmade book.

✓ For example, I gave my friend a handmade book recently.

In conversational English, 'gave' is more natural than 'gifted' and 'for example' introduces the illustration better than 'the last example is that.' 'Gifted' is acceptable but less common. Suggestion: use 'gave' and reposition phrase for natural flow.

× She was actually really surprised and very thankful for me.

✓ She was actually really surprised and very thankful to me.

The correct preposition with 'thankful' is 'to' or 'for'; 'thankful to me' indicates the recipient of gratitude. 'Thankful for me' would mean she is thankful for my existence, which is not intended. Suggestion: use 'thankful to me' or 'grateful to me'.

× Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?

✓ Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?

The question is acceptable as written, but more natural phrasing might be 'Do expensive gifts express your feelings better?' No correction necessary. Suggestion: place 'better' after object for common word order.

× I wouldn't say so in my honest opinion, you can come up with a gift that's not expensive and still it makes up for the money that hasn't been spent.

✓ I wouldn't say so; in my honest opinion, you can come up with a gift that's not expensive and it can still make up for the money not spent.

The original combines clauses incorrectly with commas (comma splice) and uses awkward phrasing 'still it makes up for the money that hasn't been spent.' Corrections: separate clauses properly, use 'can still make up for' and 'money not spent.' Suggestion: avoid comma splices and prefer smoother phrasing.

× I think it MO.

✓ I think so, too.

'I think it MO.' is unclear and likely a typo. 'I think so, too.' conveys agreement. Suggestion: correct typos and use common responses like 'I think so, too.'

× I think it has more of a emotional value.

✓ I think it has more of an emotional value.

Before a vowel sound, use 'an' instead of 'a.' Also 'more of an emotional value' is acceptable; alternatively 'greater emotional value' is smoother. Suggestion: use 'an' before vowel sounds and consider 'greater emotional value.'