Keys— Part 1 Relatório

Sugestão: Be direct and concise: start with a clear topic sentence answering the question, then give one or two specific reasons. Avoid repetition and grammatical errors. Use linking words (e.g., "because", "so") and correct phrasing for preferences ("I prefer not to").

Exemplo: No, I usually carry only essential keys. I prefer not to bring many keys because they are heavy and bulky, so I try to keep my keyring minimal.

Sugestão: Give a clear answer then add a specific example or consequence. Use past tense correctly when referring to childhood, and avoid awkward phrasing ("prefer not to bring keys" vs "avoid carrying many keys"). Add linking words like "so" or "therefore" to connect cause and effect.

Exemplo: Yes, I used to lose keys a lot when I was a child, so now I only carry my house or car key. For example, I keep spare keys at home to avoid getting locked out.

Sugestão: Answer directly with correct tense and clearer structure. Use a topic sentence and expand briefly with a reason or precaution. Avoid run-on phrases and incorrect verb forms (e.g., "I haven't locked myself out").

Exemplo: No, I haven't locked myself out so far. I usually check my bag before leaving and keep a spare key with a trusted friend to avoid that problem.

Sugestão: Start with a clear opinion, then give specific reasons and a brief comparison. Use correct grammar for plural/singular and past tense, and use linking phrases ("however", "for example"). Avoid filler words like "uh".

Exemplo: It depends. If I trust the neighbour, I would leave a spare key with them because it is convenient and safe. For example, in my hometown I left a key with a close neighbour, but here in Canada I don't know my neighbours well, so I wouldn't do that.

× Never. I don't prefer to bring keys with me as I I never think that I don't like to carry a lot of weight with me.

✓ Never. I don't like to bring many keys with me because I don't want to carry a lot of weight.

Problems: redundant words ('I I'), incorrect verb phrase 'don't prefer to bring' (native speakers say 'I don't like to bring' or 'I prefer not to bring'), awkward clause 'I never think that I don't like to carry' which is contradictory and ungrammatical. Fix by removing duplication, using correct verb choice ('don't like' or 'prefer not to'), using 'many keys' for countable plural, and a clear causal connector 'because'. Suggestion: simplify sentences, remove double negatives, and check word order.

× Since childhood I have lost a lot of keys, so now I prefer to not to bring keys but I just prefer to bring my home or car key with me.

✓ Since childhood I have lost many keys, so now I prefer not to bring keys; I only bring my house or car key with me.

Problems: 'a lot of keys' is acceptable but 'many keys' is more natural; 'prefer to not to bring' has double 'to' and incorrect placement of 'not'. Also 'home key' is better as 'house key' or 'house key'/'car key', and 'just prefer to bring' is awkward. Use present perfect 'have lost' is fine. Suggestions: remove extra 'to', use 'prefer not to', replace 'just' with 'only', choose consistent nouns for keys.

× So far I didn't forget the keys unlocked myself.

✓ So far I haven't forgotten my keys or locked myself out.

Problems: tense mismatch and incorrect verb forms: 'didn't forget' is simple past but 'so far' requires present perfect ('haven't forgotten'). 'Unlocked myself' is wrong collocation; correct phrase is 'locked myself out'. Also need to connect two related ideas with 'or'. Suggestion: use present perfect with 'so far' and common collocations ('locked myself out').

× Well it depends on their trust issues. When I was in my back country, my neighbors was really good. I have a good one with them. So I usually leave my keys over there.

✓ Well, it depends on how much I trust them. When I was in my home country, my neighbors were very nice. I had a good relationship with them, so I usually left my keys there.

Problems: 'their trust issues' is unclear and uses plural possessive incorrectly for the speaker's perspective; better to say 'how much I trust them'. 'Back country' is wrong collocation; 'home country' fits. Subject-verb agreement error: 'my neighbors was' should be 'my neighbors were'. 'I have a good one with them' is ungrammatical; use 'I had a good relationship with them'. Tense consistency: describing past situation should use past tense (were, had, left). Suggestion: use clear pronouns referring to speaker's trust, correct collocations, maintain subject-verb agreement and consistent tense.

× But now in Canada, uh, I don't know much about my neighbors so I don't think so I will and leave my keys.

✓ But now in Canada I don't know my neighbors well, so I don't think I will leave my keys with them.

Problems: filler 'uh' can be omitted in writing; awkward phrase 'I don't think so I will and leave my keys' has incorrect word order and extra words. Use 'I don't think I will leave my keys with them' for correct future intention. Suggestion: remove fillers, place 'will' before the verb, and include the preposition 'with' to indicate who will hold the keys.