Buying Few Expensive Clothes vs Many Cheaper Clothes

It is better to buy just a few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheaper clothes.

Do you agree or disagree?

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Essay ideas: Buying Few Expensive Clothes vs Many Cheaper Clothes

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

3 ideas

Reasons to disagree

3 ideas

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Response 01

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Essay · 342 words · 5 paragraphs · 8 comments

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Response 01
Estimated band7.0/ 9

Overall assessment

The response presents a clear, consistent position supported by three well-developed arguments with relevant examples, which is its strongest aspect. The main limitation is occasional imprecision and informality in expression, such as the reference to 'mother nature', alongside some slight redundancy in framing the arguments.

TR

Task Response

The response addresses all parts of the task with a clear position throughout, and main ideas on durability, sustainability, and personal style are extended and supported with relevant examples, though some claims are asserted rather than fully developed.

7.0
CC

Coherence and Cohesion

Ideas are organised logically across clear paragraphs with a range of cohesive devices used effectively, although sequencing within paragraphs occasionally relies on mechanical linkers such as 'To commence with' and 'Finally'.

7.0
LR

Lexical Resource

Vocabulary is sufficiently wide and precise for the topic, including terms like 'longevity', 'necessitating', and 'consumerism', with only occasional lapses into informal or less apt phrasing.

7.0
GRA

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

A variety of complex structures is used with good flexibility and generally strong accuracy, with errors rare and rarely impeding communication.

7.0

What to work on next

Refine word choice to avoid informal or imprecise phrases and tighten sentence framing so each argument is stated once without repetition.

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