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CELPIP Writing Task 1 - Punctuation and Transition - Practice Sheet

In this activity, you are going to practice: Writing different sentence structures in accordance to a given topic. Using the correct punctuation for each type of sentence. Self correcting minor grammar errors like SV agreement, use of language particles/ prepositions, matching verb tenses to the context. Cutting your ideas into thought groups: Main ideas, Controlling ideas, supporting details, etc.

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CELPIP Writing Task 1 - Punctuation and Transition - Practice Sheet

In this activity, you are going to practice: Writing different sentence structures in accordance to a given topic. Using the correct punctuation for each type of sentence. Self correcting minor grammar errors like SV agreement, use of language particles/ prepositions, matching verb tenses to the context. Cutting your ideas into thought groups: Main ideas, Controlling ideas, supporting details, etc.

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Teacher: Heba Abdelmaguid

CELPIP- Writing Task 1


(Practice Sheet 2- Transitions and punctuation)

**BONUS**
In this activity, you are going to practice:
- Writing different sentence structures in accordance to a given topic.
- Using the correct punctuation for each type of sentence.
- Self correcting minor grammar errors like SV agreement, use of language particles/
prepositions, matching verb tenses to the context.
- Cutting your ideas into thought groups: Main ideas, Controlling ideas, supporting
details, etc.
Next step:
EDITING (to be introduced by teacher)

FOR BEST RESULTS:


- Do some research about different sentence structures in English (Simple, Compound,
Complex, Compound-complex).
- Notice if there are any special punctuation rules.

ACTIVITY STARTS HERE ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️


**FOR BEST RESULTS**:
Revisit Level 9 Score Descriptors and Performance Profile before you start.
CELPIP Writing Pro: Target 9+ Study Pack (Page 4)

Read the following writing prompts and write 10 variable sentences about each topic.
In your sentence make sure you:

- Use a variety of sentence types and grammatical structures.

- Connect ideas with transitions.

- Use capitalization and punctuation appropriately.


CONTEXT: “You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have
one or two problems and can’t stay the whole course.”

INSTRUCTIONS:
● Prepare 10 sentences to include in a letter to the course director..
● Explain your interest in the course.
● Describe your problems
● Find out if a refund is possible

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CONTEXT: “You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are
living in private accommodation with other flatmates. You have not had hot water or
heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but
without success.”

INSTRUCTIONS:
● Prepare 10 sentences to include in a letter to the landlord.
● state your reason for writing
● describe the problems and explain how you feel
● propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action

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CONTEXT: “An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your


region and has written asking for information and advice.”

INSTRUCTIONS:
● Prepare 10 sentences to include in a letter to your friend.
● offer to find somewhere to stay
● give advice about what to do
● give information about what clothes to bring

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