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Writing
(For and Against Essays)
One type of argumentative essay is that which gives advantages
and disadvantages; (A For and Against essay)
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How to write For and Against Essays?
I Introduction
An introduction in which you present the topic, making a general
remark about it without giving your opinion;

Paragraph 1
An introductory paragraph in which you state the topic
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Examples:
Some scientists believe that … / Have you ever thought of …? /
It is common for people to… / Many people feel that …/ People
sometimes argue that … / Most people say that …
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/ One of the main advantages of …is …/ For one thing,
…/ Moreover,
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Consequently,
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/ However,
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Examples:
In conclusion …/ All in all,… / To sum up,… /To conclude, …/ On
the whole / Taking everything into account, / The reason is that
… / I strongly believe that …
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/
I think/believe that …

Model
“The advantages and disadvantages of owning a pet
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Pets
are enjoyed by old and young alike, but are they really worth
having or are there many drawbacks?
One of the main advantages of owning a pet is that, pets
can be great companions for those who live alone, such as the
elderly
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In addition, young children usually
love animals and giving them the opportunity to look after a pet
teaches them to care for living things and be responsible
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There are some expenses involved as
animals need food, special cages, equipment and occasional
veterinary treatment which can be costly
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Furthermore, a pet ties you down to a further extent
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This is not always
easy and can be expensive if you have to pay for professional
care
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If
you are fully aware of your pet’s needs and all the responsibilities
involved in owning one, then having a pet can be a very rewarding
experience
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