Writing an Introduction

Test takers find it hard to write an introduction. When one fails to write an introduction, it is often that the ideas presented in the main body will also be affetced because the introduction shows your understanding of the task and introduces the examiner to what is expected in the main body. Below is a take on how best you can develop an introduction.

• Sentence One: The “Background Sentence”

This first sentence introduces the general theme or topic of the task.  It is important that before you develop this sentence, you get to clearly understand what the topic is about. To better understand the topic, make sure you get to know what the main aspects of the topic mean. Usually, there are some important words in the task topic that are imperative in understanding, interpreting and developing an introduction.  You then write a sentence that exhibits your understanding of the topic and its main words. You do not have to use the same main aspects of the task, but at times it is imperative. Look at the following task:

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

For success in a future job, the ability to relate well to people is more important than studying hard in school.

“Sundry people assume interpersonal relationship is cardinal in a future career success than hard study at school.”

In the above sentence, I show my understanding of the topic by making good reference to the main aspects of the task topic.

Note:

1.     Future job- future career

2.     Ability to relate with people- interpersonal relationship

• Sentence Two: The Main Point

The second sentence of the introduction will introduce your main argument and direct answer to the question.  This can be started in any way that refers to you the writer

“I however partake solidified study is prime in one’s career success.”

Note that this is my main argument about the task topic. It means whatever the discussion I make in the main body, there should be a paragraph that expounds on my main argument.

• Sentence Three: The thesis statement

This is the last sentence of the introduction.  The thesis statement connects the introduction to the main body. It relays your main argument to what is expected in the main body.

“The arguments to support my stand are quite satisfactory.”

Thus, your introduction to the above task will be:

Sundry people assume interpersonal relationship is cardinal in a future career success than hard study at school. I however partake solidified study is prime in one’s career success. The arguments to support my stand are quite satisfactory.

Some good writers will combine the second sentence and the thesis, so to say, the second sentence can act as your main idea and thesis statement. Look at this.

“Sundry people assume interpersonal relationship is cardinal in one’s future career success than hard study at school. I however partake solidified study at school is the fulcrum on which future career success rests, as will be expounded. “

NB:

• Don’t copy and paste from the prompt.

• Write about 50 words.

• The introduction should never be longer than any main body paragraph.

• Note that even in the introduction, I use some vocabulary to create a good impression of my understanding and use of English.

Develop your introduction in the comments area for the following task.

Many people say that globalisation and the growing number of multinational companies have a negative effect on the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.