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These days many people have access to computers and a large number of youngsters enjoy playing video games. Do you think the advantages of playing video games outweigh the disadvantages?

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this
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 recent climate, technology has become an indispensable part of our life.
Video
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games
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 as part of
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 technology are widely popular among adolescents . I, for one, subscribe to
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 convincing theory that the potential drawbacks of playing
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games
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 overshadow its possible advantages. It is undeniable that youngsters can
benefits
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of
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 some features of playing
video
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games
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 . Playing some
games
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 would be beneficial for boosting their knowledge and skills in specific areas.
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, if they play
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video
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games
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, they would learn about professional techniques and strategies in Football.
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, develop skills
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decision making
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 and critical thinking in order to
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 the team properly.
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,
communicating
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 is provided
is
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in
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 some online
games
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 which give youth
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connects
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 with ones who have shared interests.
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, these tempting merits pale beside
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 of devoting time to gaming. Winning in virtual battles
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 the sense of achievement.
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,
body
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 releases dopamine which is one of the hormones for happiness. If people become addicted to
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this
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 unreal achievements, they
would
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 have
undergone
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to undergo
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 dopamine resistance, which is a state
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that
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 people cannot enjoy
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small pleasant moments of life.
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, insufficient physical activities and
longe
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long
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 screen time will bring about knock-on effects on both physical and mental health. Gamers are in danger of back and neck problems
due to
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 the lone sedentary time.
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lack
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 of interactions with real friends leads to isolation and mental disorders. From what has been discussed, it can
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 that negative aspects eclipse the merits of playing
video
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games
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by
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 youngsters. Despite privileges, the detrimental impacts on
health
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the health
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 and social life of teenagers are significant issues that cannot be overlooked.

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task achievement
To improve task achievement, try to incorporate more variety and specific examples related to the potential benefits and drawbacks of video games. Include both well-known and unique examples to robustly support your claims.
coherence cohesion
Consider making the transitions between paragraphs and ideas clearer to enhance coherence and cohesion. This can help the reader follow your argument more easily throughout the essay.
task achievement
The essay provides a clear position on the topic, discussing both the benefits and drawbacks of video games, which helps in addressing the task effectively.
coherence cohesion
The introduction and conclusion are well-defined, giving the essay a strong start and a clear end, enhancing coherence.

Support ideas with relevant, specific examples

Examples make your writing easier to understand by illustrating points more effectively.

Examples, if used properly, not only help you get higher marks for ‘Task Response’ but also for ‘Coherence’.

When giving examples it is best to put them after your main idea or topic sentence. They can be used in the middle of supporting sentences or they can be used to start a new sentence. There is no rule for where exactly to give examples in essays, logically they would come after your main idea/topic sentence or just after a supporting sentence.

Linking words for giving examples:

  • for example
  • for instance
  • to illustrate this
  • to give a clear example
  • such as
  • namely
  • to illustrate
  • take, for example

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