Punctuation and capitalization
Grammar
Outline
Outline
Academic
100

Consumerism means that people Buy items they do not need.

Consumerism means that people buy items they do not need.

100

Consumers is people who waste their money......

(Correct the mistake.)

Consumers are people who waste their money......

100

1 point is required in each body paragraph. (True/False)

False 

2 points in each body paragraph.

100

What part of the outline is this?

The modern world is driven by a complex combination desires, needs and social pressures. 

General statement (does not reveal the topic)

100

Consumers don't buy goods they need.

Consumers do not buy goods they need.


200

...... imported from India , China , and Lebanon .


...... imported from India, China, and Lebanon.

200

Firstly, consumerism cause several issues.

(Correct the mistake.)

Firstly, consumerism causes several issues.

200

What is this element? 

This essay will explore how consumerism, driven by social pressures and misleading advertisement, leads to both environmental damage and economic growth.

Thesis statement.

200

This essay will explore the causes and effects of consumerism.

(What are the missing parts of this statement?)

This essay will explore how consumerism, driven by social pressures and misleading advertisement, leads to both environmental damage and economic growth.

200

Fear of missing out has a bad effect on people.

Fear of missing out has a negative effect on people.

300

water consumption is one of the effects of consumerism.

Water consumption is one of the effects of consumerism.

300

International trade such as sugar and coffee.

(Correct the mistake.)

International trade such as sugar and coffee helped in increasing consumerism.

300

The last step in the concluding paragraph is ........

Call for action. Give us an example.

300

In my opinion, we should stop buying unnecessary products.

People should stop buying unnecessary products.

400

The urge to acquire new goods and to be in possession of the latest innovation is driven by the fear of not being on-trend, or of missing an opportunity or deal, leading to anxiety if the desire is not fulfilled – a phenomenon known as the fear of missing out (FOMO).                                       FOMO leads to a vicious cycle of consumption that displays the essential logic of a consumer society: a new product may be necessary because the existing version is soon to become obsolete, or because consumers like to be in vogue.                                One of the best ways to grasp the essence of consumerism is through Black Friday.                       This vicious cycle of consumption is harmful to our well-being and the planet.                                      It may result in anxiety and depression for individuals, as well as leading to a build-up of rubbish and a depletion of natural resources.

The urge to acquire new goods and to be in possession of the latest innovation is driven by the fear of not being on-trend, or of missing an opportunity or deal, leading to anxiety if the desire is not fulfilled – a phenomenon known as the fear of missing out (FOMO). FOMO leads to a vicious cycle of consumption that displays the essential logic of a consumer society: a new product may be necessary because the existing version is soon to become obsolete, or because consumers like to be in vogue. One of the best ways to grasp the essence of consumerism is through Black Friday. This vicious cycle of consumption is harmful to our well-being and the planet. It may result in anxiety and depression for individuals, as well as leading to a build-up of rubbish and a depletion of natural resources.

400

Original text: A new product may be necessary because the existing version is soon to become obsolete, or because consumers like to be in vogue. 

Paraphrase: A new item may be important because the existing model is soon to become outdated, or as consumers like to be stylish.


Is this a reasonable paraphrase? Why?

No, only synonyms were replaced.

400

The last element of a body paragraph is ..........

a concluding statement.

400

People should stop buying unnecessary things.

People should stop buying unnecessary products.

500

Is this a good topic sentence? Why?

Consumerism has two causes.

Consumerism has two causes which are social and economic.

500

People are afraid of not following the trends, so they buy goods they do not need.

People are afraid of not following the trends; therefore they buy goods they do not need.

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