some people say material possessions are very useful in bringing us happiness, but others argue that they are useless in terms of providing happiness. discuss both views and give your opinion and reasons
People are of the
opinion
that earthly possesions
are a major Correct your spelling
possessions
source
of happiness
while
others hold a different view, arguing that wealth holds no value in bringing about joy
. Although
,
material Remove the comma
apply
possesions
may be a Correct your spelling
possessions
source
of happiness
, it does not provide permanent joy
and may be associated with sadness. Both views would
be Wrong verb form
will
further
discussed and my opinion
given
. Add the auxiliary verb
is given
Happiness
is a derivative of earthly possesions
, as believed by certain individuals. Achieving a milestone or completing a project Correct your spelling
possessions
such
as building a mansion, completing
a family size brings gladness to the heart of men which they hold on to for a long period of time. Correct word choice
or completing
For instance
, a cousin of mine who was overjoyed at his recent appointment as the govenor
of Correct your spelling
governor
benue
state, though tasked with many responsibilities, was glad Change the capitalization
Benue
having
achieved Change the verb form
to have
such
feat
. He threw a grand party in celebration of his Correct article usage
a feat
happiness
. In addition
, simple momentary things, like a gift, purchasing a car or exceling
at an examination can be a vital Correct your spelling
excelling
source
of joy
to individuals. In my opinion
, wealth and earthly possesions
play a role in generating Correct your spelling
possessions
happiness
, but it is shortlived. On the other hand
, a different view of wealth not contributing to happiness
is held by some individuals. Mans
wants are insatiable and constantly Change noun form
Mans's
Man's
changes
from time to time, Correct subject-verb agreement
change
thus
joy
is subjective. Happiness
may occur following an achievement but it is temporary as another task is set, failure to fulfill such
task
may Correct article usage
a task
subsequently
result in sadness which eventually leads to a depressed state. For example
, a friend who failed an examination following the loss of his mum became depressed and almost committed suicide, but for the intervention of family members. In my opinion
, happiness
should be derived from an eternal source
that changeth not. Thus
, irrespective of life's situation, one joy
is full. In conclusion, material possesion
may contribute temporarily to Correct your spelling
possession
possessions
happiness
, such
joy
is short lived
as Add a hyphen
short-lived
mans
Change noun form
man's
want fluctuates
and vanity equals vanity. God is the main Correct subject-verb agreement
wants fluctuate
source
of everlasting joy
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Structure your answers in logical paragraphs
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A strong argument essay structure can be split up into 4 paragraphs, each containing 4 sentences (except the conclusion paragraph, which only contains 3 sentences).
Stick to this essay structure:
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