Chatting— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be more concise and use a clear topic sentence, then add one specific supporting detail. Avoid redundancy (e.g., saying “friends I am closer to” and “comfortable with them” twice). Use a linking word to connect ideas.

Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy chatting with friends, especially my close friends because I feel comfortable with them. For example, at school we share stories and support each other after exams, which makes conversations feel like a safe space.

Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and complete the idea with specific examples. Avoid unfinished sentences and clarify what you mean by “the time when we are not together.” Use linking words (because, so) to show reason.

Ví dụ: We usually talk about what we have been doing when we are apart, such as new jobs or weekend plans, because we just graduated and now have little free time. So when we meet we catch up on careers, relationships, and memorable college moments.

Gợi ý: Start with a clear preference sentence and use correct grammar (e.g., “a deeper conversation”). Add a linking word and a brief reason for each preference to make the answer balanced and natural.

Ví dụ: It depends, but generally I enjoy group chats with my close circle because they are lively and fun. However, for serious or personal topics I prefer talking one-on-one so we can focus and be more open.

Gợi ý: Give a concise topic sentence and avoid over-explaining trivial details. Use linking words and a specific reason related to convenience or practicality. One or two supporting details are enough.

Ví dụ: I prefer communicating via social media because it is more convenient and saves time. For instance, I can message quickly from anywhere without spending time to get ready for a face-to-face meeting.

Gợi ý: Correct inappropriate or offensive language immediately and give a clear, natural answer. Explain briefly how often arguments happen and give a specific example or reason. Use polite, neutral vocabulary.

Ví dụ: We usually only argue about small things like plans or minor misunderstandings, and we don’t have serious fights because we try to talk things through calmly. For example, if plans clash we discuss options and quickly move on.

× I like chatting with friends, especially those friends that I am closer to because I am comfortable with them.

✓ I like chatting with friends, especially those friends to whom I am closer because I am comfortable with them.

Use of relative clause with 'that' is acceptable conversationally, but when referring to people with a preposition, 'to whom' is more grammatically correct. Changing 'that I am closer to' to 'to whom I am closer' avoids ending the clause with a preposition and clarifies the relationship.

× For example, when I am at school, I like sharing stories with them because I think they are my safe place.

✓ For example, when I am at school, I like sharing stories with them because I think they are my safe place.

Sentence is grammatically acceptable. 'Them' correctly refers to 'friends' (plural). No change required.

× We usually talk about the time when we are not together, especially now that we are.

✓ We usually talk about the time when we are not together, especially now that we are not together.

The original ends with 'especially now that we are.' which is incomplete and confusing. To clearly express contrast, complete the clause with 'not together.' This preserves present tense consistent with 'usually talk' and the current situation.

× We just graduated from college, we don't have much time to spend together.

✓ We just graduated from college, so we don't have much time to spend together.

Two independent clauses were joined with only a comma, creating a comma splice. Adding a coordinating conjunction like 'so' correctly links cause and effect. This keeps past event 'graduated' and present result 'don't have' coherent.

× That's why when we spend time we usually talk about.

✓ That's why when we spend time together we usually talk about our old memories and what we have been doing.

The original ends abruptly with a dangling preposition 'about' and lacks an object. Provide a clear object for 'talk about' to complete the thought. Also added 'together' for clarity and suggested appropriate topics to fit context.

× That depends on the people I am chatting with.

✓ That depends on the people I am chatting with.

Sentence is acceptable; no grammatical correction needed. 'Depends on' and 'people I am chatting with' are correct.

× I like to chat with a group when I am with my circle of friends because they are fun to be with.

✓ I like to chat with a group when I am with my circle of friends because they are fun to be with.

Grammatically correct. 'Fun to be with' correctly describes the friends. No change required.

× But if I'm chatting with a more deeper conversation then I am comfortable chatting with only one friend.

✓ But if I'm having a deeper conversation, then I am more comfortable chatting with only one friend.

'More deeper' is a redundancy; use either 'deeper' or 'more deep' (but 'deeper' is correct). Also the verb form suits 'having a deeper conversation' rather than 'chatting with a deeper conversation.' Move 'more comfortable' after 'I am' for natural word order.

× I prefer to communicate on social media because it will lessen the time that I need to prepare.

✓ I prefer to communicate via social media because it reduces the time I need to prepare.

Use 'via' or 'on' can be acceptable, but 'via social media' is more formal. 'Will lessen' is awkward for a habitual preference; use present simple 'reduces.' Also 'that' is unnecessary. This fits the general preference context.

× Like I need to pick some clothes if I am going out, I need to fix my face, my makeup if I'm going out.

✓ For example, I need to pick out clothes if I am going out, and I need to fix my face and my makeup if I'm going out.

Start with a clearer connector 'For example.' 'Pick some clothes' is better expressed as 'pick out clothes.' Use 'and' to connect parallel actions. Repeating 'if I'm going out' is acceptable but kept for emphasis; punctuation and conjunctions clarify the list.

× But if I'm just chatting on social media then it is more comfortable.

✓ But if I'm just chatting on social media, then it is more comfortable.

Insert a comma before 'then' for clarity. Pronoun 'it' refers to chatting; sentence is otherwise correct.

× Usually we are due about little things, but a serious argument is not on our book because we're all Nazis and we just enjoy the moment.

✓ Usually we argue about little things, but a serious argument is not in our nature because we're all easygoing and we just enjoy the moment.

'We are due about' is incorrect; the correct verb is 'argue about.' 'Not on our book' is an incorrect idiom; use 'not in our nature.' The original used 'Nazis' which is inappropriate and likely a mischoice; replaced with 'easygoing' to convey intended meaning. These changes correct verb usage, idiomatic expression, and inappropriate word choice.

× We don't take things that seriously.

✓ We don't take things that seriously.

Sentence is correct. 'That' modifies 'seriously' appropriately in conversational English.