1. Check your understanding: multiple selection
Tick the points which are mentioned in the essay.

1. There are a lot of different types of games.
2. Video games are fun to play with your friends.
3. Video games allow you to play many different sports.
4. You can compete with people all over the world via the internet.
5. Playing video games is the best way to stay physically fit and healthy.
6. It`s better to do exercise outside in the fresh air.
7. You can play them even when the weather is bad.
8. Playing sport is more intense exercise than playing video games

2. Check your writing: matching – useful words and phrases
Match the words and phrases that have the same meaning and write them below.

In addition, … First of all, … Nowadays, … In fact, …
In conclusion, … I believe that … I disagree that …




1. Today, … _______________
2. Firstly, … _______________
3. Also, … _______________
4. I think that … _______________
5. I don’t think that … _______________
6. Actually, … _______________
7. To sum up, … _______________

Discussion
Are video games really a good way to keep fit? What do you think?

Answers to An opinion essay – exercises
1. Check your understanding: multiple selection
1. ( There are a lot of different types of games.
2. ( Video games are fun to play with your friends.
3. ( Video games allow you to play many different sports.
4. (You can compete with people all over the world via the internet.
5. Playing video games is the best way to stay physically fit and healthy.
6. ( It`s better to do exercise outside in the fresh air.
7. ( You can play them even when the weather is bad.
8. Playing sport is more intense exercise than playing video games.

2. Check your writing: matching – useful words and phrases
1. Nowadays, …
2. First of all, …
3. In addition, …
4. I believe that …
5. I disagree that …
6. In fact, …
7. In conclusion, …