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“Best techniques for
writing high-scoring
TOEFL essays”

“Discover the secrets to crafting high-scoring TOEFL
essays with ease! This comprehensive guide will
teach you the best techniques for writing top-notch
essays that impress examiners
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With its clear and concise instructions, you
can write essays confidently and accurately,
ensuring you score high on the TOEFL
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The study could be to argue, persuade, describe, or
analyze, among others
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Examples of Essay Tasks:
Argumentative Essay: The task is to present an argument on a particular
topic and to provide evidence to support your idea
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Persuasive Essay: The task is to convince the reader to take a specific
action or to adopt a particular viewpoint
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Write a persuasive essay to convince the
readers to switch to reusable bags
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Example prompt: "Describe your favorite place in detail
and explain why it is special to you
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Example pieces: "Analyze the impact of technology on society
and explain how it has changed the way we live our lives
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Understanding the task is crucial to writing a highquality essay paper that meets the requirements set by the instructor
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Understanding the task is
crucial to writing an essay that stands out from the rest of the
applicants
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Understanding the task job crucial to write clear and concise essay
reports to communicate essential information effectively to the
intended audience
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It helps you to focus your efforts and to
create a clear and well-organized essay that meets the requirements
set by the prompt
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Brainstorming: Take some time to think about your ideas and
organize them in a clear and logical structure
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You can write keywords, jot down your
thoughts, or create a mind map
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Examples of Brainstorming Techniques:
Listing: Write down keywords and phrases related to the topic
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Freewriting: Write down anything and everything that comes to mind
about the topic without worrying about grammar or structure
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This helps to see the relationships between
different aspects of the topic and can lead to a clearer understanding
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Creative Writing: Brainstorming can also be used to write and plan a
story’s structure or poem
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In conclusion, brainstorming is an essential step in the writing process
as it helps to gather your ideas and to organize them in a clear and
logical structure
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Developing a thesis statement: A thesis statement is a summary of the
main argument of your essay
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Your thesis statement should be clear and easy to understand,
and it should be placed in the introduction of your essay
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Persuasive Essay: "Using reusable bags is crucial for protecting the
environment and reducing waste, and people should make a conscious
effort to switch from plastic bags to reusable bags
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Analytical Essay: "The impact of technology on society has been
profound and has changed how we live our lives, from how we
communicate to how we access information and entertainment
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It provides
the reader with a clear understanding of what to expect in the article
and helps to ensure that the essay is well-organized and easy to follow
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Business Communication: In the business world, a thesis statement can
present a clear and concise argument in business reports,
presentations, and proposals
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It provides the reader with a roadmap of what to
expect in your writing and helps ensure that it is well-organized and
easy to follow
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Paragraph structure: It is essential to have a clear structure for your
paragraphs as it helps the reader to follow your argument and
understand your ideas
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The paragraph structure helps to ensure that your essay is
well-organized and easy to follow
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Body Paragraph:
Topic Sentence: Introduces the main idea of the paragraph
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Conclusion: Summarize the main idea and tie it back to the thesis
statement
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Use Cases:
School Assignments: A clear paragraph structure is essential in school
assignments, as it helps to ensure that your essay is well-organized and
easy to follow
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Creative Writing: A clear paragraph structure is also essential in creative
writing, as it helps to ensure that the story or poem is well-organized
and easy to follow
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Each paragraph should have a clear topic sentence, supporting
evidence, and a conclusion to help the reader understand your ideas
and to track your argument
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Cohesive transitions: Use transitions to connect your ideas and
paragraphs and make your essay easier to follow
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They
help to show the relationship between ideas and paragraphs, and they
also help to signal to the reader when you are introducing a new
concept or concluding a point
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" Using
cohesive transitions helps to make your essay more coherent and easy
to follow
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Example: "I love the beach
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"In addition" - Used to show the addition of ideas
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"Similarly" - Used to show similarity between two ideas
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Similarly, my friend also enjoys playing
basketball
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Example: "I prefer to study at the library; on the other hand, my friend
prefers to study at home
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Business Communication: In the business world, using cohesive
transitions is also essential, as it helps to ensure that business reports,
presentations, and proposals are well-organized and easy to follow
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In conclusion, using cohesive transitions is essential in writing, as it
helps to connect one idea to another and make your essay more
coherent and easy to follow
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Using cohesive transitions will make
your writing more organized, easy to follow, and enjoyable to read
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Vocabulary: Use advanced vocabulary to express your ideas more
effectively
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Make sure to use vocabulary words relevant to the topic,
and avoid using the exact words repeatedly
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Examples of Advanced Vocabulary:
"Exemplify" - To show or serve as a typical example
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"Mitigate" - To make it less severe, intense, or painful
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"Leverage" - To use something to maximum advantage
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"Incentivize" - To provide a reason or motivation for someone to do
something
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Use Cases:

Academic Writing: Using advanced vocabulary is essential in academic
writing, as it helps demonstrate mastery of the subject and the English
language
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Creative Writing: In creative writing, using advanced vocabulary can
help to add depth and complexity to your report, making it more
engaging and impactful
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Make sure to use vocabulary words
relevant to the topic and avoid using the exact words repeatedly
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Sentence variety: Varying sentence structures and lengths helps keep
your writing interesting and engaging
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Additionally, using a variety of sentence structures, such as
simple, compound, and complex, can add depth and variety to your
writing
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Compound Sentence: "She sings beautifully, and her voice is
captivating
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Use Cases:
Academic Writing: In academic writing, using sentence variety helps to
make your writing more engaging and can help to convey complex
ideas in a more accessible way
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Creative Writing: In creative writing, sentence variety is crucial, as it
helps to create a rhythm and tone in your essay, making it more
engaging and memorable
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A mix of short and long
sentences can create a rhythm in your writing, and using a variety of
sentence structures can add depth and variety to your report
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Active voice: Using the active agent in your writing is recommended as
it makes it more direct and engaging
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Writing in an active voice helps keep your writing clear and
concise, making your report more dynamic and engaging
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"She wrote a book
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Use Cases:
Academic Writing: In academic writing, using an active voice can help to
make your writing more straightforward and concise
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Creative Writing: In creative writing, using an active voice can help to
create a sense of immediacy and drama, making your writing more
engaging and memorable
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The active voice makes your writing more
precise, more concise, and more dynamic, helping to make your writing
more impactful and memorable
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Modifiers: Adjectives and adverbs can add a description and make your
writing more interesting
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However, using modifiers appropriately is
essential, as overusing them can make your writing sound cluttered and
confusing
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" (adjective
"tall" and "majestic")
"She sings beautifully on stage
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" (adjective "bright red")
Use Cases:
Descriptive Writing: In descriptive writing, modifiers are essential for
adding detail and creating vivid images in the reader's mind
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Technical Writing: In technical writing, modifiers can help describe a
product's features and characteristics, making your essay more
informative and comprehensive
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Using modifiers
appropriately, you can create vivid images in the reader's mind and

make your writing more exciting and engaging
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Proper grammar: Proper grammar is essential for effective and clear
writing
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These
elements help to make your writing easy to understand, and they also
help to demonstrate your mastery of the English language
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Example of using proper grammar:
-Subject-verb agreement: "The dogs bark loudly every morning
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The verb agrees
with the subject in number (plural), making the sentence grammatically
correct
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" In this sentence,
the verb tense "walked" is in the past tense, which accurately reflects
the time frame of the action
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" In this
sentence, the comma after "ice cream" correctly separates the items in
a list
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-Business communication: Proper grammar is essential in business
communication, as it helps to ensure that your message is clear and
professional
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-Creative writing: Proper grammar is also essential in creative writing,
as it helps to ensure that your essay is clear and engaging
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Appropriate tone: The tone of your writing refers to the attitude or
approach you take in your writing
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A traditional
educational mic, literary objective, professional, and respectful
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” Using a formal tone in your
writing helps to demonstrate your professionalism and shows that you
take the task seriously
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Examples and evidence: Provide concrete examples and evidence to
support your ideas
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Models can help to illustrate and clarify your thoughts, while evidence
can help to support and strengthen your arguments
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Choose examples and evidence
relevant to your topic and support your thesis statement
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Avoid repetition: Avoid repeating words and phrases and make sure
your writing is diverse and engaging
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Repetition can make your writing dull, and it can also detract
from the quality of your writing
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For example,
instead, try using a thesaurus to find a similar term with a different
meaning instead of repeating the same word repeatedly
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A clear conclusion: A clear and concise conclusion is essential to any
essay
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The
decision should also provide closure for your reader, leaving them with
a clear understanding of your ideas
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Avoiding contractions: Contractions are shortened words, such as
"don't" instead of "do not
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Instead, use the complete form of the words to maintain a
formal, academic tone
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Avoiding contractions helps to demonstrate your mastery of the English
language and shows that you take the task seriously
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Proofreading: Take the time to carefully proofread your essay for
spelling, grammar, and clarity
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Proofreading involves carefully reviewing your writing for spelling,
grammar, punctuation, and clarity
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You can also use tools like spellcheckers and grammar checkers to help you identify potential errors
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Using specific, concrete language: In writing, it is essential to use
specific, concrete language to describe your ideas and experiences
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Instead of using
vague, abstract words, use specific, concrete nouns, verbs, and
adjectives to describe your ideas
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" Using specific, concrete language helps to make your
writing more vivid and memorable
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Avoiding slang and colloquial expressions: Avoid using slang and
idiomatic expressions in formal writing
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Avoiding slang and colloquial expressions in formal
writing is essential, as they can make your report appear less
professional
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For example, instead of saying "cool," try saying
"impressive
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Staying within the word count limit: In an academic essay, it is essential
to stay within the word count limit that has been set
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Make sure you understand the
word count limit and aim to stay within it
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Staying focused on the topic: Staying focused on the subject is crucial
for writing a high-scoring essay
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Stay focused on the topic and include relevant
information, as this can detract from the quality of your writing
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Staying focused on the topic helps demonstrate your
ability to understand and address the task's requirements

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