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Elliotwiz1: before the colonization of African countries, our children where well behaved, they never insulted elders, infact it was a taboo, but because of westernization many things has changed. . . . Back then a father can even flog a child Who's up to 18, but not today, the average American child talks back at his parents, so They're not a role model in this aspect. Africans have been using canes, and our children have been learning but since the colonial era things have been changing slowly. The few africans Who're now rebellious to their elders have been influenced by westerners.

Elliotwiz1: ''spare the rod and spoil the child'' take care of them when They're still young, bend them when They're still young because if you allow them grow with bad habits, you may not to able to bend them again.

World Greatest1: Names of absentees______________________
__Olastep1.
__Samtolly4JESUS.
__Miracy.
__Sleekoyin.
__Oluwatola5.
__Jakesund
__Jodekss
__Afolabi
__X-kid2000
__Chiamaka01
__Emekakelvin
__Papindinho
__Phtemie
__Michaeltotti
__Gbolasky
__Samleke77
__Kejilee
__Harrisonn
__Ghydyon
__T.ice
__FelcoCom
__Ueksman
__Tosdam
__Ambfitsaint
__Camizzy
__and a host of others.

Why havent we seen u guys recently?

Me dey miss u guys seriously. I really miss u guys. There is nothing that could be compared with the full & lively house. Really miss u.

Pls come quickly.

Eerm... aunty Tola, pls a trailer of G- flakes is needed in the house. Boys dey hungry.

Olastep1: @Tosdam. I just read your carefully written and unique article. I must say, you deserve a seat in the finales. I love ur article. Forget!. This piece is superb. Haba. You're a innate genius!. So intelligient i felt like a kid.


But i wish to chip-in on your article as you requested.

Now, this. Your first statement re-read it. 'Strike is a wrong approach to Nigeria's educational problem'? Instead, of 'problem', why not 'issues'?. And again, in debates, you start by giving your own points before tackling your opponent.

Your next sentence: we have the word 'sinking' which is present-continuous and a verb. 'gainsay' should be 'gainsaying'. "There is no gainsaying that Nigeria is sinking under the yoke of the wrong notion."


Next pls: you only wrote one. So, why 'pieces of writing'. Next time, write 'piece of writing'.


THIS- strike is not a noun! So, instead, we have 'what can we refer to as Strike?'.


And why not- 'A meaningful question that should reverbrate our minds...'. I dont think questions 'ring'. It could only confuse, agitate and unsettle our minds.


And this: in recent 'times'. And not 'years to years'; use 'year-to-year'

this- remember letter writting? It should be 23rd of August, 1992 or August 23, 1992.


Hope i'm not too critical of your write-up?


further strike? Instead 'went on strike'.


Yes. This: too plain. Rephase it.


What about this- not 'end' but 'ended'.


And 'no solution to educational problem'? What about 'no solution to 'our' educational 'problems'


no country can meet global standard. Why not 'international standard'?


'many injured' or 'some dead'. Fit it appropriately.


And- 'students' not 'student'. And 'playing harlotry' not just 'playing harlot'. Harlot is a noun; and Harlotry is what?.


Hmmmm. My own too much? You asked for it bro ...'find/solicit for an accomplice.'


and threat to what? I guess, life. Why the omission?.


...lol 'students' time'.


they're only your opponent or co-debaters. Abi na fight?


Ah wrong medium for this. This is only an online debate, i think


Also, the government should play its role. Why 'Our' and 'their'?. Look @ the preceding sentence.


'setted' not 'settle'.
You can't 'go on strike' in this context but '...amicably before proceeding on strike



Your last statement:- enjoy the 'high' standard of education in Nigeria. You cant just enjoy 'standard'.




THATS ALL @Tosdam. You're born to be great. Please, stay focused. You wrote an excellent piece. Try and note your mistakes. You're the BEST!

Olastep1: am sorry
i know. And i understand what you said perfectly well. To be sincere, i did not intend to abuse anyone. E-battles?! E-insults?! Nay. My only intention was to correct some ills i found to be irritating. I didnt even insult any personality. Hence, i went off. But shocked to see my privacy and personality being trampled on. Words like 'Who are You?', 'How old are you'? Some other funny stuffs. To be candid also, i owe no one any apology but in the name of Peace, and my other friends, i apologize for any harm done any or this thread. thats not what i said bro. Maybe the way i paraphase it confuses. I actualy said the opposite what else can i say? Last year thread helped me make everlasting buddies. Infact, we do see each other everyday in school, eat together, move together, laff together, read together, and also share eachother burdens.

truely we are
hahahaha. i will. Maybe u didnt buy gala for finestboi, dats why u did not get to d finals.

Olastep1: am sorry
i know. And i understand what you said perfectly well. To be sincere, i did not intend to abuse anyone. E-battles?! E-insults?! Nay. My only intention was to correct some ills i found to be irritating. I didnt even insult any personality. Hence, i went off. But shocked to see my privacy and personality being trampled on. Words like 'Who are You?', 'How old are you'? Some other funny stuffs. To be candid also, i owe no one any apology but in the name of Peace, and my other friends, i apologize for any harm done any or this thread. thats not what i said bro. Maybe the way i paraphase it confuses. I actualy said the opposite what else can i say? Last year thread helped me make everlasting buddies. Infact, we do see each other everyday in school, eat together, move together, laff together, read together, and also share eachother burdens.

truely we are
hahahaha. i will. Maybe u didnt buy gala for finestboi, dats why u did not get to d finals.

Fynestboi: [color=olive]Ok before i unveil the mask from the masqurede face any1 to just tell me in one word how do u feel right now...[/color]

Tgirl4real: Hello all,

I would like to say well-done to all who participated in this debate, especially to those who followed the rules and to those who went through a lot to get their work submitted on time.
Generally, you all did well considering the many factors that would have hindered your performances in different ways. I would however want to comment on following contestants;

Danjuma1: There is a bit of incoherence in your structure. You need to improve on grammar construction and punctuations. Also, you didn’t adequately show the difference between genius/talent/guru (that you pointed out in your write-up) if there is any. However, I like the fact that you pointed out a lot of opposing views.

Elliotwiz – You did very well. When I read Samtolly’s essay, I was convinced beyond reasonable doubt that Geniuses were made and not born, but you were able to change that position again with your easy. Lol. Well done! You however need to improve on your grammar construction.

OAM4U: I must commend your effort considering what you went through to meet the deadline. I loved your into. You brought in new insights to the definitions of genius. I particularly like the one by the German philosopher. You used a lot of good arguments and leaned more towards the holy book. But imagine if I was an atheist, would it have affected my appraisal of your work… Think about that!

Tosdam: Simple and straight forward! I only wish you had explored more options on how the problems could have been tackled without strike.


I will let it of here. I believe my fellow judges have done a good job in appraising the other contestants.

Thanks.

Chomzy19: @contestant 17, ur command of d English language is poor. Ur sentence constructions re bad; ur tenses, n ur use of some expressions re very inappropriate n u got some of dem wrong e.g its there is no gainsaying nt there is no gainsay
ur intro is quite bland, nt captivating enuf n it didnt flow down to d body, u didnt succed in giving us at least 3 reasons y d strike is d wrong approach; tho givin d history n formation of ASUU is a thumbs up to u, bt that is nt really any reason y strike is a wrong approach; u shouted a lot of NO's without trying to convince us that it is a no.
Ur ending is quite bare, every gud essay shld hv an outro dt leaves a lasting n convincin impression on d minds of d readers
I didnt see u reference any article or site, n where did u get dt ur definition of strike from? Writing an essay without any reference tells us u blive u hv it all in ur head wch u dont, u shld give accepted definitions frm existing works nt just anything u feel is d def from ur head, u cld giv in ur own words bt dts after giving an existing accepted definition.

finally this is a step forward n u'll get better with time kip it up n work on ur English