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English paragraphs
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English paragraphs
Descriptive paragraph.
- Consists of phrases strung together to present a detailed picture of a person, place , thing, event or idea. (Echeto, 2014) Example: Paola is a ten year old girl . It is very high , lively, has tan skin , brown eyes , long brown hair . Translation in Spanish
Narrative paragraph.
- It is usually used to tell a story . (Echeto, 2014) Example: Louis closed the door and went downstairs. He walked to the corner and stood there buttoning his coat well . Translation in Spanish
HOW TO WRITE PARAGRAPHS IN ENGLISH
- • Use simple sentences
- The most appropriate way to write in English is to use the form S+V+C; that is, subject, verb and complements. (UNCOMO, 2017) for example. The zootechnics career has many fields of learning.
- • Have a good dictionary handy
- Try to make your dictionary one of those that also offer synonyms and antonyms. This will enrich your vocabulary and will also make your writing in English much richer. (UNCOMO, 2017)
- • Don't use a translator
- Never use it automatically to convert the entire text in your mother tongue to English. (UNCOMO, 2017)
- • Use simple sentences
Expressions in English
- • To start a text properly
- for example: • ‘At first’ – ‘Al principio’ • ‘At first sight’ – ‘A primera vista’ • ‘First of all’ – ‘Antes que nada’ • ‘In the first place/ firstly’ – ‘En primer lugar’ • ‘To start with/ To begin with’ – ‘Para empezar’ • ‘Initially’ – ‘Inicialmente’ • ‘In the second place/ Secondly’, – ‘En segundo lugar,’ • ‘Second’, – ‘Segundo,’ • ‘Third’, – ‘Tercero,’ • ‘Thirdly’, – ‘En tercer lugar,’
- • Many people think… But others do not agree’ – ‘Mucha gente piensa… Pero otros no están de acuerdo’ • ‘In my opinión’ – ‘En mi opinión’ • ‘In my view’ – ‘En mi opinión’ • ‘I think (that)’ – ‘Creo que’ • ‘It is true that’ – ‘Es verdad que’ • ‘Let us start by considering the facts’ – ‘Empecemos tomando en consideración los hechos’ • ‘Personally’ – ‘Personalmente’
- • To start a text properly