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Practice Writing: Write Essay ID: #658 Getting Married
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It is argued that getting married before finishing studying or getting established in a good job is foolish. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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It is argued that getting married before finishing studying or getting established in a good job is foolish. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Many people contend that marrying before completing education or becoming established in a secure career is unwise. I largely agree with this view, as early marriage often creates financial strain and restricts personal development, although some exceptions can be acknowledged.

The primary concern is economic insecurity. During study or the early stages of employment, income is typically unstable and savings are limited. Marriage introduces shared living costs and long-term responsibilities that demand financial resilience. For instance, a student combining academic work with part-time employment may struggle to meet household expenses, resulting in stress or debt, which can undermine academic performance and early career progress.

Another important issue relates to maturity and opportunity costs. Early adulthood is a critical period for gaining qualifications, exploring career options, and building independence. Marriage can reduce flexibility, particularly when relocation or further training is required. Although some argue that spousal support encourages achievement, such benefits often fail to offset constrained choices when neither partner is well established, and unmet ambitions may later harm relationship satisfaction.

In conclusion, marrying before finishing education or securing a solid job is generally imprudent because it heightens financial risk and limits personal growth. While well-prepared couples may succeed, postponing marriage until greater stability is achieved is, in most cases, the wiser course.

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PTE criteria · full marks
  • Fully addresses the prompt in depth, showing full command of the argument by reformulating the issue in the writer's own words and expanding important points with specificity.
  • The argument is supported convincingly with subsidiary points and relevant examples throughout the response.
How this answer meets itThe essay gives a clear opinion in the writer's own words and adds a specific example. The story of a student with part-time work shows how money problems can hurt studies. I largely agree with this view, as early marriage often creates financial straina student combining academic work with part-time employment may struggle to meet household expenses
PTE criteria · full marks
  • Has an effective logical structure, flows smoothly, and can be followed with ease.
  • The argument is clear and cohesive and developed systematically at length; a well-developed introduction and conclusion are present, and ideas are organised cohesively into clear, logically sequenced paragraphs.
  • Uses a variety of connective devices effectively and consistently to convey relationships between ideas.
How this answer meets itThe essay is well organised and each paragraph opens with a clear linker. These words help the reader follow the reasons in order. The primary concernFor instance,Another important issueWhile well-prepared couples may succeedIn conclusion,
PTE criteria · full marks
  • A variety of expressions and vocabulary are used appropriately to formulate ideas with ease and precision throughout the response.
  • No signs of limitations restricting what can be communicated.
  • Errors in language use, if present, are rare and minor, and meaning is completely clear.
How this answer meets itThe writer builds complex sentences with ease and clear meaning. The concession clause balances two ideas smoothly. Although some argue that spousal support encourages achievement, such benefits often fail to offset constrained choiceswhich can undermine academic performance
PTE criteria · full marks
  • Shows consistent grammatical control of complex language. Errors are rare and difficult to spot.
How this answer meets itGrammar is accurate even in long sentences. This construction with a subordinate clause reads cleanly. Marriage can reduce flexibility, particularly when relocation or further training is required
PTE criteria · full marks
  • Good command of a broad lexical repertoire, idiomatic expressions and collocations.
How this answer meets itThe essay uses precise academic vocabulary and collocations. These choices fit the topic of money and growth. economic insecurityfinancial resilienceopportunity costspersonal growth
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  • Correct spelling.
How this answer meets itSpelling is correct throughout the essay. These words are written accurately. imprudentqualifications
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  • Length is within the required 200 to 300 words.
How this answer meets itThe essay is 212 words, which sits inside the 200 to 300 range. It is a clear four-paragraph essay with an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
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