OVERUSED phrases in PSLE English compositions essays
👋 Introduction: Welcome to another video by Mr. Chow.
📝 Topic Overview: Discussing four overused phrases in compositions and essays.
🛎️ Phrase 1: “Ring, ring, the school bell rang”: Commonly used by primary students to start compositions; encourages varying the writing style to avoid repetition.
💦 Phrase 2: “Bits of sweat”: Overused in describing characters; suggests diversifying descriptions beyond “sweaty” characters.
⚡ Phrase 3: “As fast as lightning”: An overused simile; recommends using fresher comparisons.
🎵 Phrase 4: “As happy as a lark”: Commonly taught simile; suggests using alternatives like “as happy as a kid in a candy store.”
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