Stating Reasons and Using Examples DR. Amira Al-Shehri

Here, you are going to express your opinion and give reasons and examples to prove your point.

Topic sentence: Getting a Bachelor degree in English language is great. Reason 1: You can have a number of job opportunities. Example: (a) You may become an English teacher. (b) You also may be appointed as a translator in companies and hospitals. Reason 2: You can start your own business. Example: (a) you can set up a translation office. Reason 2: You can complete you higher education. Example: (a) you can get Master’s and PhD degrees Reason 3: for some people, this will give them a social prestige. Example: (a) they feel that they are special because they can master one of the most important languages in the world.

Q:Why are you studying for BA in English language Q:Why are you studying for BA in English language? (5 minutes to discuss)

Topic sentence: Dubai is a great place to visit. Reason 1: It has big malls Example: The two largest are The Mall of the Emirates and the Mall of Dubai. Reason 2: It is very clean. Example, you cannot see rubbish in streets, beaches. Reason 3: It has long and beautiful beaches. Example: Jumeirah Beach Park is one of Dubai’s most popular public beach parks. At either end of the beach there are cafes selling snacks and drinks, there are also showers and toilets and a lifeguard is on duty until sunset.

Transition signals with reasons and examples For listing your reasons you may use: First, second, third, fourth,…. (with comma) The first reason is…., the second reason…., the third reason….(without comma) For giving examples, you may use: For example, for instance (at the beginning + comma) Such as (inside the sentence and without a comma)