This is the fourth sample article that conforms to the writing section requirements of the ECPE (Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English) of the University of Michigan. My first post to deal with articles , explains what needs to be present in the piece of writing candidates compose. Examiners are looking for articles that elaborate on ideas and have solid arguments; are well organized; make use of a wide lexical and grammatical range; have an original ring to them (in other words,
Writing a review presupposes making judgments and rating, say, a service, establishment or work of art. For ESL / EFL exam-takers, this means having to come up with a variety of words that qualify what is being described, something which might present problems since making more than one assessment in such pieces of writing is the norm.
If words used to assess something are repeated, then candidates cannot expect to receive a satisfactory grade (at least in terms of their lexical ability and range). Using less formal words is also frowned upon.
Therefore, this list should serve as a brief catalog of go-to words aimed at digging students out of the proverbial hole they might find themselves in during the Writing section of an English exam.
The list has been divided into three categories: saying something is terrific, so-so and terrible.
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If words used to assess something are repeated, then candidates cannot expect to receive a satisfactory grade (at least in terms of their lexical ability and range). Using less formal words is also frowned upon.
Therefore, this list should serve as a brief catalog of go-to words aimed at digging students out of the proverbial hole they might find themselves in during the Writing section of an English exam.
The list has been divided into three categories: saying something is terrific, so-so and terrible.
Adjectives used to rate something
Terrific
|
So-so
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Terrible
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first-rate
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second-rate
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third-rate
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superb
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bland
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tragic
|
outstanding
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mediocre
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appalling
|
out of this
world
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amateurish
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excruciating
|
unforgettable
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uninspiring
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wooden
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gripping
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run-of-the-mill
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disastrous
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compelling
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predictable
|
poor
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engaging
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overrated
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dreadful
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captivating
|
satisfactory
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frightful
|
riveting
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adequate
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tedious
|
witty
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reasonable
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atrocious
|
hilarious
|
patchy
|
tedious
|
exceptional
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tolerable
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substandard
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