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Using pronouns and references in Writing Task 2 may seem simple at first glance. However, many people still make mistakes in this area, resulting in unnecessary point deductions in Writing Task 2. How can you improve? In today's article, Mytour will provide effective ways for everyone to consider and apply.Pronouns and personal pronouns, what are they?
To score high in Writing, you need to understand clearly what Using Pronouns and References in Writing Task 2 is. At the same time, understanding their usage allows you to avoid unnecessary errors. So what are pronouns and personal pronouns? Personal pronouns or address pronouns are pronouns used to indicate and represent or replace a noun. To refer to people and objects when we do not want to directly refer or repeat those nouns unnecessarily. For example: I, We, They,…
Questions about the theoretical aspects of pronouns in English Writing IELTS have been sent to Mytour. Such as 'Can 'I', 'You', 'We',... be used in Writing Task 2?' Or 'Will using these pronouns deduct points for not being academic?' Today, Mytour will help you answer all these questions.
How to use pronouns and referencing in Writing Task 2
Writing luôn là kỹ năng yêu cầu người học phải rèn luyện nhiều mới có thể rút kinh nghiệm và tốt hơn mỗi ngày. Để đạt được điểm cao trong writing bạn cần phải có vốn từ vựng. Ngoài ra cần sử đa dạng và chính xác các cấu trúc. Đặc biệt, nội dung writing phải đáp ứng được nhu cầu của đề bài. Bên cạnh đó, việc sử dụng ngôi xưng và đại từ Writing task 2 như thế nào vẫn là sự băn khoăn của nhiều người. Có những thông tin được nhiều người nhắc đến: sử dụng đại từ nhân xưng là sai, sẽ không được chấm điểm cao.
So why should you avoid using pronouns and referencing in Writing Task 2? Writing Task 2 is an academic writing that presents accurate viewpoints on any issue or event. If overused, personal pronouns in the essay will lose its academic value and become informal. It will reflect personal opinions rather than being objective, failing to meet the criteria of writing in IELTS.
Although Writing Task 2 is formal writing, it doesn't mean that first and second-person pronouns cannot be used at all. For example, I, you, we, my, your, our, me, us,... However, their usage should be limited to ensure the formal nature of the essay. So when can these pronouns be used?
Note:
By carefully reading the prompt, you will know when you can use first-person pronouns:
- To what extent do you agree or disagree?
- Discuss both opinions and give your opinion.
- Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Therefore, in sentences expressing personal viewpoints (often in the introduction and conclusion), you can completely use the first-person perspective through structures like:
- In my opinion,…
- I firmly believe that…
- I would argue that…
- I am of the opinion that…
- I side with those who argue that…
Example:
To ensure that you can easily understand the theory, we will provide a sample essay for everyone to refer to.
Topic: Some urban areas accommodate growing populations by constructing taller structures whereas others choose to expand over wider land areas. In your view, which approach is more effective?
- Mở bài: In my opinion, building taller buildings is a better option. This is because it makes better utilize of land and a limited resource on our planet. Moreover, it creates more accommodations for a period of growing population rapidly. And it is also more eco-friendly than building on wider areas of land.
- Kết bài: Tall buildings are viewed by many as signs of environmentally damaging and their construction is cost-intensive, but I firmly believe that they are and will be needed in the future to save land and reduce automobile dependency.
