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Entries in writing (topic) (3)

Wednesday
Nov302011

“Try to flesh out that first point a little bit more.”

English Lesson: Flesh out that point

You're checking one of your students' essays. One of the sections of the essay isn't very convincing because the student didn't explain himself very well. You want him to write more. You say:

Try to flesh out that first point a little bit more.

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Monday
Oct032011

“She is also the recipient of numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction.”

You are introducing a speaker at a conference. She is a well-known writer who has won awards. You're listing her accomplishments. You say one of the accomplishments on the list:

She is also the recipient of numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction.

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Monday
Sep052011

“I'd appreciate any feedback you can give me on the content, as well as the spelling and grammar.”

English Lesson: I'd appreciate any feedback you can give me

You've written a cover letter for a job interview. You'd like your English tutor to review it for you. You want her to correct your mistakes, and also to suggest improvements. You write in an email to her:

I'd appreciate any feedback you can give me on the content, as well as the spelling and grammar.

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