EXAM TRAINING: Writing

An opinion essay (Look at the essay and do the exercises to improve your writing skills)

Writing class: Makeovers.
Writing C1.
Writing topics and reference sites online (C1).

The Essay - Mr. Bean

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PREPOSITION PLACEMENT IN RELATIVE CLAUSES

Everyday English	Formal English (writing)
Is that the man (who) she arrived with?	Is that the man with whom she arrived?
Does he know the girl (that) John is talking to?	Does he know the girl to whom John is talking?
It is a club (which) many important people belong to.	It is a club to which many important people belong.

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