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Family Values vs School Knowledge for Future Success

The values that we learn from our parents and family have a greater influence on our future success than knowledge and skills we learn at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Essay ideas: Family Values vs School Knowledge for Future Success

WhyThis is anOpinion essay — it asks whether you agree or disagree with a statement.

SoWe split the ideas intoReasons to agree(supports the statement)andReasons to disagree(argues against it).

Reasons to agree

2 ideas

Reasons to disagree

4 ideas

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Response 01

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Essay · 344 words · 4 paragraphs · 10 comments

Score details

Response 01
Estimated band6.5/ 9

Overall assessment

The strongest aspect is the flexible vocabulary and varied sentence structure, which generally convey ideas clearly. The position that family values and school learning are equally important is consistent. However, the first body paragraph ends mid-sentence, leaving the interpersonal-skills argument incomplete. The response would also benefit from explaining how the two influences work together to support its equal-importance position.

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Task Response

The response maintains a clear equal-importance position and discusses both influences. However, the first body paragraph ends before its interpersonal-skills point is completed, and the argument could explain more directly why the two influences are equally important.

6.0
CC

Coherence and Cohesion

Paragraphing is logical and linking devices such as 'as a result' and 'therefore' support progression, though the mid-sentence break disrupts flow and some connectors are slightly mechanical.

6.0
LR

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is flexible and precise, with strong collocations like 'lay the groundwork', 'moral compass', and 'earning potential', showing resource use characteristic of a higher band.

7.0
GRA

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

The response uses varied complex structures with generally good control. However, the first body paragraph ends with an incomplete clause after 'excel in', and 'its' in the school paragraph lacks a clear singular antecedent.

7.0

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