Coordinating clauses fro writing

The examples below separate each idea or point into a separate sentence. This is not how English flows. Instead we coordinate ideas into clauses using different phrases, word forms, or different sentence structures.

 

1. The weather was sunny. We decided to go for a walk in the park.
2. I studied all night. I didn’t perform well on the test.
3. She was tired. She stayed up late to finish her project.
4. He enjoys playing video games. His brother prefers outdoor sports.
5. I wanted to go to the beach. It started raining heavily.
6. We had planned a road trip. The car broke down unexpectedly.
7. The concert tickets sold out quickly. We couldn’t attend.
8. She completed her homework early. She wanted to have more free time later.
9. I like reading novels. I don’t have much time for it.
10. He felt nervous about the interview. He had prepared thoroughly.
11. She looked tired. She insisted on attending the meeting.
12. You must submit the assignment by tomorrow. You will receive a penalty.
13. I enjoy hiking in the mountains. It helps me relax and unwind.
14. The team practiced hard every day. They won the championship.
15. He was running late. He stopped to help his friend with her bags.
16. He failed to meet the deadline. He worked overtime to complete the task.
17. She was very talented. She lacked confidence in her abilities.
18. I need to finish this report. I’ll answer some emails.
19. We could go to the cinema. We could stay home and watch a movie instead.
20. I had never traveled abroad before. This summer, I will visit Paris for the first time.

Model IELTS essay with linking / coordinating words removed (Architectural Heritage)

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Many old buildings protected by law are part of a nation’s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by news ones.

How important is it to maintain old buildings?

Should history stand in the way of progress?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Write at least 250 words.

Most nations around the world have at least some, or possibly many, old buildings, There are temples, churches and houses in their cities, villages and surrounding areas. These buildings have historical significance. It is very important to maintain these. It does not mean progress should stop.

Preserving certain old buildings is important for several reasons. These structures provide an insight into the history of our countries. They show us how people many centuries ago lived their lives. Without them, we could only learn by books. It would undoubtedly be sad if this were the only way to see them. Many of these buildings are very beautiful. Take the many religious buildings. There are churches and temples we see around the world. Many of these buildings provide important income to a country. Many tourists visit them in great numbers.

This certainly does not mean that modernization should be discouraged. I believe old buildings can be protected in tandem with progress. In many circumstances we see old historic buildings being renovated. Their original character is maintained. They are used for modern purposes. In no way does history hinder progress. It is the opposite. We study and learn about our history. We understand more about the world we live in. This helps us to build a better future.

I believe it is very important to protect and preserve old buildings. We can learn about our history. Others from other countries can learn about their history. Such knowledge can help us to understand how to modernise our countries in the best way.

Most nations around the world have at least some, or possibly many, old buildings ____ ___ temples, churches and houses in their cities, villages and surrounding areas ____ have historical significance. __ ___ _______, it is very important to maintain these, ____ this does not mean progress should stop.

Preserving certain old buildings is important for several reasons. ____, these structures provide an insight into the history of our countries, show___ us how people many centuries ago lived their lives. Without them, we could only learn by books, and it would undoubtedly be sad if this were the only way to see them. Many of these buildings are ____ very beautiful. Take ___ ______ the many religious buildings ___ __ churches and temples ____ we see around the world. ___ ____ this, ___ on a more practical level, many of these buildings provide important income to a country ___ many tourists visit them in great numbers.

_____, this certainly does not mean that modernization should be discouraged. I believe ___ old buildings can be protected in tandem with progress. ___ _____, in many circumstances we see old historic buildings being renovated _____ maintaining their original character, ____ being used for modern purposes. ___, in no way does history hinder progress, ___ ___ ____ it is the opposite. ___ studying and learning about our history, we understand more about the world we live in, ___ this helps us to build a better future.

___ _______, I believe ___ it is very important to protect and preserve old buildings ___ we can learn about our history ___ can others from other countries. Such knowledge can ____ help us to understand how to modernise our countries in the best way.

Most nations around the world have at least some, or possibly many, old buildings such as temples, churches and houses in their cities, villages and surrounding areas which have historical significance. In my opinion, it is very important to maintain these, but this does not mean progress should stop.

Preserving certain old buildings is important for several reasons. Firstly, these structures provide an insight into the history of our countries, showing us how people many centuries ago lived their lives. Without them, we could only learn by books, and it would undoubtedly be sad if this were the only way to see them. Many of these buildings are also very beautiful. Take for example the many religious buildings such as churches and temples that we see around the world. Not only this, but on a more practical level, many of these buildings provide important income to a country as many tourists visit them in great numbers.

However, this certainly does not mean that modernization should be discouraged. I believe that old buildings can be protected in tandem with progress. For example, in many circumstances we see old historic buildings being renovated whilst maintaining their original character, and being used for modern purposes. Also, in no way does history hinder progress, and in fact it is the opposite. By studying and learning about our history, we understand more about the world we live in, and this helps us to build a better future.

To conclude, I believe that it is very important to protect and preserve old buildings as we can learn about our history as can others from other countries. Such knowledge can also help us to understand how to modernise our countries in the best way.