A set of sentences connected to each other, related to the same topic/idea. It starts with a topic sentence and has many supporting sentences to give details.
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What is a topic sentence?
First sentence of a paragraph. It introduces the topic we are going to read about in that paragraph.
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What is a supporting sentence?
It explains and develops the idea of the topic sentence in a paragraph.
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What is a difference between formal and informal writing?
abbreviations/short forms, to people we know/don't know, friendly atmosphere/respectful and elegant atmosphere
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How do you say goodbye in a formal letter?
Yours faithfully (to ppl we don't know), Yours sincerely (to ppl we know)
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What is the difference between an opinion essay and a for-and-against essay?
opinion is about your own thoughts (you only mention the other side), for-and-against is about both (ending with your thoughts)
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What is a linking word?
connects sentences, shows the type of connection about the content (contrast, result, explanation...)
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What are some closing formulas at the end of the conclusion in an informal letter?
Hope to hear from you soon/Write back soon/Looking forward to hearing from you
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What is a letter of complaint?
formal letter, we express our dissatisfaction about a topic, giving reasons and examples, asking for a compensation
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What is an article?
formal letter, often appears on the internet/in newspapers. A very detailed writing about a topic which is usually controversial
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What is an essay?
formal letter, a long, well-structured piece of writing, which is built around a topic, each paragraph is a different perspective about the same issue
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Say an example: formal linking word
on the other hand, however, nevertheless, to start with, to conclude
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Say an example: informal linking word
and, but, also, to sum up, firstly...
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What is an indirect question?
A polite/formal way of asking for information in letters