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Exercises argumentative writing

Version 82.1 by Martina Wagner on 2026/04/28 13:28

Read each sentence carefully. The underlined word or phrase is highlighted. Decide: is it used correctly? Tick the right box. If it is wrong, suggest a better alternative

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1. The question arises whether mobile phones should be allowed in schools at all.
2. Firstly, mobile phones give students quick access to information.Another significant benefit is that they can be used as learning tools.
3.  Mobile phones can distract students during lessons. For instance, this is a very serious problem that schools must solve immediately.
4.  Students use their phones to look up words and check grammar. Consequently, their writing skills can improve significantly.
5.  In conclusion, one major issue is that phones make it easy to cheat during tests.
6.  Some schools have banned phones completely. To illustrate this point, studies show that banning phones can raise average test scores by up to 6%.
7.  Phones help students stay in touch with their parents. In addition, they can be useful in emergencies.
8.  Many students spend too much time on their phones during breaks. Therefore, looking at the positive side, there are clear benefits too.
9.  A significant disadvantage of mobile phones in school is the risk of cyberbullying.
10.  Phones cause distraction and enable cheating. In a nutshell, schools need clear rules about when and how phones may be used.
Source   AG Englisch