Understanding and Approaching the Examination Question

To write a composition of about 450 to 500 words on the topic: “The causes and consequences of reckless driving on our highways”, candidates should begin by Identifying key words, which in this case are “Causes” and “Consequences. when the key words have been identified, draw a plan at the top of your writing sheet and neatly draw a line across it from right to left with a pencil.

Plan

• Introduction: Here, you will define or explain key terms or give a general background to the topic. You may begin as follows, “As the years go by, driving on our highways is becoming more and more complicated and dangerous. This can be blamed on the recklessness of most drivers. This recklessness, is caused by so many factors and has far reaching consequences as will be seen in the paragraphs below.”

 

NOTE: This is just one way by which this topic can be introduced. Therefore, the candidate should avoid copying or memorizing this example for future us.

• The body:

a. CAUSES: Here, the candidate should say what is responsible for reckless driving. Some examples may include: Over Speeding, alcohol or drug use, impatience, dangerous overtaking, ignorance or deliberate disobedience of traffic rules, poor vehicle maintenance, pressure to reach a destination quickly.

b. CONSEQUENCES: Here the candidate is expected to state what happens because of reckless driving. This has to do with what will happen to man as a result of reckless driving. Possible answers include: A significant rise in the number road accidents, deaths, injuries and disability, destruction of vehicles and property, financial losses, suffering for families, traffic congestion and disruption.

–    CONCLUSION: The conclusion section is where the candidate needs to summarize the main causes and consequences and suggest the need for responsible driving.

Note: Unlike in Directed Writing, the candidate is free to write in as many paragraphs as possible.  What matters is that your ideas are logically organized and adequately developed.

 

Before submitting the final copy of your composition, always check the following:

a. CONTENT: Ask yourself if you answered the question as required, if you discussed both causes and consequences and if your points and topic sentences were well explained with examples.

b. LANGUAGE: Verify if your language is enough and formal, if the appropriate linking words were used and if there no unnecessary repetition. (Avoid using obscene language as much as possible)

c. ACCURACY: Accuracy here has to do with spellings, punctuation and concord (subject–verb agreement)

d. Word limit: Also check to ensure that you have written between 450–500 word.

In summary, a good expository essay does not merely mention points. It explains them clearly and logically. To achieve this, every paragraph you write must consist of a topic sentence, an explanation, an example and a brief conclusion.

 

 

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