Chatting— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Be more concise and correct minor grammatical errors; start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two brief, specific reasons using linking words. Avoid repetition ("chat with friends" and "chatting").

예시: I don't really enjoy chatting with friends because it drains my energy, so I usually limit social interaction. However, I recognise that networking is important, so I'm trying to build my social stamina by attending one event a month.

제안: Give a clear topic sentence and then list specific topics with linking words; fix repetition and grammar (e.g. "I'm not that much into drama"). Provide one brief example to illustrate.

예시: We usually talk about everyday topics such as work, relationships and mutual friends, rather than deep issues. For example, last week we discussed a colleague's promotion and some minor relationship drama, which I found tiring.

제안: Start with a clear preference sentence, then explain briefly and coherently using linking words; correct awkward phrases ("takes off the weight... of my shoulders", "can't do the talk for me").

예시: I prefer chatting in a group because it shares the burden of conversation, so I don't have to speak constantly. For instance, in group chats I can contribute occasionally without feeling pressured to lead the discussion.

제안: Give a direct comparison with clear linking words (e.g. "although"), correct small grammar errors ("see how the person is speaking", "you can both reply later"). Limit to two or three sentences with specific reasons.

예시: I prefer face-to-face communication because it's more personal and you can read body language. However, social media is convenient since you can reply later, which is helpful when you're busy.

제안: Provide a clear topic sentence then one concise reason with corrected grammar and a linking word. Avoid absolute statements; offer a brief example or a suggestion on handling disagreements.

예시: I usually avoid arguing with friends because people rarely change their views these days. Instead, I try to discuss things calmly or agree to disagree—for example, I step away from heated chats and revisit the topic later.

× I don't like to chat with friends or chatting in general because it drains my energy.

✓ I don't like chatting with friends or chatting in general because it drains my energy.

Use parallel verb forms. After 'like' both the infinitive ('to chat') and the -ing form ('chatting') are possible, but when contrasting 'to chat' with 'chatting' in the same sentence it is clearer to use the same form for both instances. Here using 'chatting' twice keeps the structure parallel and natural.

× I keep the social interaction to the minimum so I can conserve my energy for something more useful.

✓ I keep social interaction to a minimum so I can conserve my energy for something more useful.

Use 'to a minimum' rather than 'to the minimum' in this idiom. Also 'the social interaction' should be 'social interaction' (no article) when speaking generally. The corrected phrase 'keep social interaction to a minimum' is the common idiomatic expression.

× However, social interaction and networking is a very useful skill too and I need to work on that or expand my energy.

✓ However, social interaction and networking are very useful skills too, and I need to work on them or increase my energy.

Subject 'social interaction and networking' is compound, so the verb should be plural 'are' (subject-verb agreement). 'Skill' should be plural 'skills'. 'That' is vague for two items; use 'them'. 'Expand my energy' is unnatural; 'increase my energy' or 'build my energy' is better.

× Nothing really deep, we usually chat about work, social, other social interaction like with a boyfriend, girlfriend or with friends and all the drama we have with them.

✓ Nothing really deep. We usually chat about work, social matters, relationships like a boyfriend or girlfriend, or about friends and all the drama we have with them.

Run-on and awkward phrasing; splitting into two sentences improves clarity. 'Social' as a noun is incorrect; use 'social matters'. 'Other social interaction like with a boyfriend, girlfriend or with friends' is awkward—rephrase to 'relationships like a boyfriend or girlfriend, or about friends'. Maintain parallel listing and clear nouns.

× And that basically what drains me because I'm that I'm not that much into drama.

✓ And that basically drains me because I'm not that into drama.

The original has repetition 'I'm that I'm' and missing verb 'is' after 'that'. Remove redundancy and supply the verb: 'that basically drains me'. 'Not that much into drama' is colloquial; 'not that into drama' is more natural.

× I keep the social interaction to the minimum so I can conserve my energy for something more useful.

✓ I keep social interaction to a minimum so I can conserve my energy for something more useful.

Redundant with earlier correction: 'to a minimum' is the correct quantifier expression. Removed 'the' and used 'a' to indicate level rather than a specific minimum.

× Now I prefer to chat with a group of people.

✓ Now I prefer chatting with a group of people.

Consistency in verb form: after 'prefer' use either 'to chat' or 'chatting'; 'prefer to chat' is acceptable, but because many other sentences use -ing form, 'prefer chatting' keeps parallel style. Both forms are grammatically correct; this change is stylistic for consistency.

× That way it takes off the weight of holding the conversation of my shoulders and I don't have to talk all the time and other people just can't do the talk for me and I can just express myself here and there.

✓ That way it takes the weight of holding the conversation off my shoulders, so I don't have to talk all the time; other people can do the talking for me and I can just express myself here and there.

Original word order 'takes off the weight of holding the conversation of my shoulders' is incorrect; correct idiom is 'takes the weight ... off my shoulders'. 'Can't do the talk' is wrong—use 'can do the talking'. Breaking into two clauses with 'so' and a semicolon improves readability.

× I do prefer communicating face to face because that way it's more personal, you can see the how the person is talking about the topic, their body language and all that.

✓ I do prefer communicating face to face because that way it's more personal; you can see how a person is talking about the topic, their body language, and all that.

Remove extra 'the' before 'how'. Use 'a person' or 'someone' rather than 'the person' when speaking generally. Commas and punctuation adjusted for clarity.

× But communicating through social media is very convenient because you can both and reply later on if you don't feel like holding the conversation for a while.

✓ But communicating through social media is very convenient because you can both reply and respond later if you don't feel like continuing the conversation for a while.

Original 'you can both and reply later' is ungrammatical. Use parallel verbs 'reply and respond' or just 'reply later'. 'Holding the conversation' is awkward; use 'continuing the conversation'.

× No, I don't argue with friends.

✓ No, I don't argue with friends.

This sentence is grammatically correct; no change needed. It uses correct pronoun and verb forms.

× I avoid arguments in general because nowadays you can convince other the people of your opinion neither they can convince you of yours.

✓ I avoid arguments in general because nowadays you cannot convince other people of your opinion, nor can they convince you of theirs.

Original has word order and word choice errors: 'other the people' is incorrect—use 'other people'. Use 'cannot' or 'can't' consistently. Use 'nor' for the negative connector and invert the auxiliary 'can' after 'nor' ('nor can they'). 'Of yours' better as 'of theirs' to match 'other people'.

× It's very difficult nowadays since we are more stubborn and more attached to our opinions, so arguments for me is useless.

✓ It's very difficult nowadays since we are more stubborn and more attached to our opinions, so arguments for me are useless.

Subject 'arguments' is plural, so the verb should be 'are' not 'is'. 'Useless' is correct adjective; adjust verb for subject-verb agreement.