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| 1. The question arises whether mobile phones should be allowed in schools at all. | X | |
| 2. Firstly, mobile phones give students quick access to information.Another significant benefit is that they can be used as learning tools. | X | |
| 3. Mobile phones can distract students during lessons. For instance, this is a very serious problem that schools must solve immediately. Why wrong: For instance must introduce a specific example, not a general statement.Better: For instance, students often check social media instead of listening to the teacher. | X | |
| 4. Students use their phones to look up words and check grammar. Consequently, their writing skills can improve significantly. | X | |
| 5. In conclusion, one major issue is that phones make it easy to cheat during tests. Why wrong: In conclusion introduces the final summary of the essay. It cannot be used in the middle to introduce a single argument. Better: One major issue is that phones make it easy to cheat during tests | X | |
| 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%. Alternative? | X | |
| 7. Phones help students stay in touch with their parents. In addition, they can be useful in emergencies.Alternative? | X | |
| 8. Many students spend too much time on their phones during breaks. Therefore, looking at the positive side, there are clear benefits too. Why wrong: Therefore signals a logical consequence. It cannot introduce a contrasting point. Better: On the other hand, there are also clear advantages. | X | |
| 9. A significant disadvantage of mobile phones in school is the risk of cyberbullying. | X | |
| 10. Phones cause distraction and enable cheating. In a nutshell, schools need clear rules about when and how phones may be used.Alternative? | X |
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