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Problem and Solution Essay Guide

The document outlines various types of problem and solution essays, including causes and solutions, and provides guidance on structuring introductions, expressing causes, and proposing solutions. It emphasizes the importance of clear thesis statements and offers phrases for articulating causes and solutions effectively. The conclusion section highlights the necessity of implementing solutions to mitigate or solve the identified issues.
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Problem and Solution Essay Guide

The document outlines various types of problem and solution essays, including causes and solutions, and provides guidance on structuring introductions, expressing causes, and proposing solutions. It emphasizes the importance of clear thesis statements and offers phrases for articulating causes and solutions effectively. The conclusion section highlights the necessity of implementing solutions to mitigate or solve the identified issues.
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Problem&Solution

DREAM GROUP
Types of Problem&Solution
essays
1. Causes and Solutions
2. Solutions
3. Causes and Effects
4. Problems and Solutions
Causes and Solutions
Causes and Effects
Problem vs Solution
Causes and Solutions
Causes vs Solutions
Problem and Solution
Solutions
INTRODUCTION
• Nowadays/ These days, + Present simple or Present continuous.
• Over the past few decades/ Recently, + Present Perfect+
Present Perfect C

• These days, a growing number of individuals are suffering from


being overweight.
• Over the past few decades, a number of individuals have
suffered from being overweight.
Introduction
Paraphrase the statement – make it specific.
(example: These days, a growing number of individuals, in
particular schoolchildren, are suffering from being
overweight.
Thesis statement – introduce
causes/problems/solution/effects
(example: In my view, while the reasons for this issue
include A and B, there are a number of promising solutions)
Expressing the causes
• The major contributing factor is A
• The underlying reason is A
• The reason behind X can be attributed to Y
• The root cause of X is associated with/ can be linked to Y
• Several factors contribute to this problem/phenomenon/ issue.
• This practice/shift/behavior/ trend can be attributed to various factors, the first of
which is A.
• The principal/root/major cause of X is Y
• The root cause behind X is ______
• The factors/causes/reasons, however, go beyond/are not restricted with CAUSE 1.
Expressing solutions
 I think the most obvious/clear/evident solution is to do something
 One of the most important cost-effective and long-term solutions to this problem
is to do something
 The obvious answer is for somebody (parents/the government) to do something.
 One option is to persuade parents to spend more time with their children
 A good idea is to restrict the number of cars coming into cities
 A further step/approach is for somebody to do something
 A promising solutions would be to do something.
 Another effective strategy is to do something.
Expressing solutions
1. The cause of this problem, which is not immediately obvious
to everyone, is the lack of basic training.
2. Once cause of obesity(Subject), which is immediately
obvious to everyone , is (Verb) a sedentary lifestyle.
3. The solution, which is, in my opinion, by far the best, is to
have a day at work where people do not use computers or
other machines.
4. Office technology, which requires only basic training to use, is
the cause of much frustration.
Conclusion
• In conclusion, I strongly believe that once
abovementioned solutions are introduced and
implemented in real life, the problem can easily be
mitigated/solved. (Please, award me al the last 5.5 😊)
• In conclusion, if the problem is left unaddressed, the
situation can get worse.
Sensible conclusion
• To conclude, although X is a serious issue of global concern, it can
tackled/mitigated by doing C and D
• To conclude, while the root causes of X are A and B, it can be
solved if C and D are introduced. (To conclude, while the root
causes of unemployment are high illiteracy and corruption, it can
be solved if the public is educated and strict punishment is
introduced)
• In conclusion, unless the general population is educated and strict
punishment is imposed, the unemployment rate continues to grow.
Sensible conclusion
• To conclude, I firmly believe A and B are both leading/
contributing to the rise of PROBLEM. However, if C and D
are introduced/ implemented/ imposed in a proper way, it
is possible to prevent further aggravation of this issue.
• To conclude, unless a joint effort by the government and
individuals is practiced, the issue of X can further
aggravate.

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