Writing bank Modifying normal and extreme adjectives We use adverbs to modify adjectives, to make them stronger or softer in order to give more accurate descriptions. For example, we use: very , extremely and really to make ‘normal’ adjectives (e.g. impressive, good, busy, lively ) stronger.
Task Write an informal email to Jerry about your favourite city. Think about why you visited it and what you did there. Use around 170 words. Prepare 3 Choose which topics you should include in
your description. types of transport places you visited activities food how to get there weather why you chose the city accommodation 4 Use this paragraph plan to help you organise your email. Opening: Friendly greeting Paragraph 1: Name the city, say where it is and why you chose it. Paragraph 2: Describe the city in more detail. Explain why you like this city so much. Paragraph 3: Talk about different outdoor and indoor activities you can do there. Paragraph 4: Explain something interesting or unusual about the city Ending: Conclude with a question and a friendly closing comment. Sign off in a friendly way. Write 5 Write your informal email. Use your notes, the paragraph plan, the writing model on the opposite page and the Writing bank to help you. totally, absolutely, really and completely to make ‘extreme’ adjectives (e.g. packed, stunning, mad ) stronger. quite, a bit and rather to make ‘normal’ adjectives a little softer .
Check 6 Read your informal email and complete the checklist. 1 I wrote in a friendly, informal style.
4 I used linkers to associate my ideas. 5 I used modifying adverbs to add interest. 6 I included relevant and interesting vocabulary.
2 I organised my email into paragraphs.
3 I used a variety of adjectives.
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