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Best Phrases to Use When Giving Examples in Writing

Published on July 15, 2024

When explaining concepts with examples, you can use a variety of words and phrases to introduce and elaborate on those examples. Here are some examples:

Introducing Examples

• For instance: "There are many types of renewable energy sources. For instance, solar power harnesses energy from the sun."
• Such as: "Healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, provide essential vitamins and minerals."
• For example: "There are various programming languages. For example, Python is popular for data science."
• To illustrate: "Effective communication is key in leadership. To illustrate, a good leader listens actively to their team members."
• Including: "Many factors affect climate change, including greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation."
• Namely: "Three colors dominate the flag, namely red, white, and blue."
• In particular: "Certain plants thrive in shaded areas, in particular, ferns and hostas."

Elaborating on Examples

• Specifically: "Many people enjoy outdoor activities, specifically hiking and biking."
• As seen in: "The benefits of meditation can be profound, as seen in improved mental health and reduced stress levels."
• Such as the case with: "Technology can revolutionize industries, such as the case with artificial intelligence in healthcare."
• Take ... as an example: "Take the internet as an example; it has transformed the way we communicate and access information."
• Consider: "Consider the impact of electric cars on the environment. They produce less pollution compared to traditional vehicles."
• An example of this is: "Social media has changed how we interact. An example of this is the way we share daily updates on platforms like Facebook and Instagram."

Highlighting Specific Examples

• One example is: "There are many benefits to regular exercise. One example is improved cardiovascular health."
• Another example is: "Plants have various ways of dispersing seeds. Another example is the use of wind for seed distribution."
• A good example of this is: "Effective project management can lead to successful outcomes. A good example of this is the use of Agile methodology in software development."
• A classic example: "A classic example of teamwork is a well-coordinated sports team."

Source: Grammar Edge

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SOURCE

• Academic Writing
• British Council
• for and against essay sample

HOW TO WRITE AN OPINION ESSAY

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• Introductory and closing paragraphs models

Mistakes in the writing exam

 Correct these mistakes underlined in the space provided.

1. Do you like to come to the concert with me? _______________
2. Do you can help my?__________________________________
3. Thanks you ________________
4. I don't know what is about the maths homework.________________________________
5. I like it music. ______________________
6. Can you borrow some pocket money?____________
7. Is for a new bike helmet________________________
8. to 9:00 to 10:00 ________________
9. Nahiara have a very problem. ____________________________
10. Please is more important for me.___________________
11. I'm asking you for come with me at the concert._________________________
12. I don't was at school yesterday. _________________________
13. This afternoon I go to a concert.__________________
14. You can go free with me. ___________________________
15. Can you borrow your helmet, please?______________________________
16. Do you know what is the maths homework? ____________________________
17. I'm very fan of him. ___________________________________
18. Is very necessary. _____________________
19. Is for tomorrow. _______________________
20. Can you borrow me your helmet? ____________________
21. Can you tell me what is it? _________________________________
22. I don't understand nothing._______________________________
23. I need your bike on the afternoon._______________
24. I need your bike helmet at the morning.__________________
25. I didn't went to school.________________
26. I couldn't came to the math class.__________________________

PAST MODALS

 

EXPLANATION 1 (in Spanish)

EXPLANATION 2 (in Spanish)

EXPLANATION 3 (in English)

EXERCISE 1: write Must have - Might have - Should have - Can't have

EXERCISE 2: write Could have/ should have/ would have

EXERCISE 3: choose the correct past modal

WORDWALL GAMES

First conditional

EXPLANATION  (in Spanish)

WORDWALL GAMES

WILL and MIGHT for predictions

 

Explanation 1: LearnEnglish Kids. British Council

Exercise: complete the sentences

🔮 Future Predictions – Will or Might?

Complete the Predictions

Choose the best option: will / won’t / might / might not

1. In the future, people __________ live on Mars.
2. Robots __________ do all the housework, but they probably will help.
3. We __________ use paper books less in the future.
4. Cars __________ need drivers because they will be automatic.
5. I’m not sure, but schools __________ have virtual classrooms.
6. People __________ stop using mobile phones completely.
7. Scientists think the weather __________ become hotter.
8. In the future, teachers __________ be robots instead of people.
9. People __________ travel to school in flying buses one day.
10. We_______________ understand our pets' language
11. Students __________ need heavy school bags because everything will be digital.
12. We __________ eat insects in the future, but many people won’t like it.
13. Aliens __________ visit Earth this century.
14. People __________ use passwords because face scans will replace them.
15. I __________ become a millionaire.
16. Robots __________be the new psychologists
17. In 2100, people __________ still argue about whose turn it is to do the dishes.