A process explanation shows how something happens, not merely what someone should do.
Establish the starting conditions and organise causes or stages.
Use precise verbs and connect each stage to the next.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
Water vapour cools and condenses into droplets.
Moderate / Add a little
The return is recorded before the book is placed on the shelf.
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A process explanation shows how something happens, not merely what someone should do. Establish the starting conditions and organise causes or stages. Use precise verbs and connect each stage to the next. Distinguish a scientific explanation from a set of commands, although both may share sequence words.
The model “Water vapour cools and condenses into droplets.” illustrates the method in a specific context. Compare it with “The return is recorded before the book is placed on the shelf.”. The useful question is how the change in wording affects meaning, emphasis or the relationship with the reader. A strong response connects a precise language choice to its purpose; naming a feature alone is insufficient. Explain the connection in ordinary language before adding a technical term. When reviewing your own response, remove unsupported claims and check that every detail serves the task you have been given.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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An argument develops a position through reasons and evidence.
Begin with a clear view, organise points logically and consider a reasonable objection.
Respond to that objection rather than dismissing it.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
A longer lunch break could help, provided supervision is available.
Moderate / Add a little
Although costs matter, a small pilot could test the idea.
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An argument develops a position through reasons and evidence. Begin with a clear view, organise points logically and consider a reasonable objection. Respond to that objection rather than dismissing it. Use qualified language when the evidence has limits. Strong reasoning is more convincing than repeated claims of certainty.
The model “A longer lunch break could help, provided supervision is available.” illustrates the method in a specific context. Compare it with “Although costs matter, a small pilot could test the idea.”. The useful question is how the change in wording affects meaning, emphasis or the relationship with the reader. A strong response connects a precise language choice to its purpose; naming a feature alone is insufficient. Explain the connection in ordinary language before adding a technical term. When reviewing your own response, remove unsupported claims and check that every detail serves the task you have been given.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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Register is the level and style of language suited to a situation.
Consider the relationship between writer and reader, the purpose and the medium.
A message to a friend can be relaxed, while a request to an organisation usually needs respectful clarity.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
Could you confirm the application deadline?
Moderate / Add a little
Can you let me know when it’s due?
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Register is the level and style of language suited to a situation. Consider the relationship between writer and reader, the purpose and the medium. A message to a friend can be relaxed, while a request to an organisation usually needs respectful clarity. Formal language should remain understandable and direct.
The model “Could you confirm the application deadline?” illustrates the method in a specific context. Compare it with “Can you let me know when it’s due?”. The useful question is how the change in wording affects meaning, emphasis or the relationship with the reader. A strong response connects a precise language choice to its purpose; naming a feature alone is insufficient. Explain the connection in ordinary language before adding a technical term. When reviewing your own response, remove unsupported claims and check that every detail serves the task you have been given.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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