Writing: Conditioned English Composition
What the task asks
Saitama's conditioned composition gives a topic and explicit conditions: content points to include, a sentence count, and a minimum word count. You are not writing freely; you are proving that you can satisfy every condition in clear English.
Core rules
- Underline each condition before writing: topic, required information, sentence count, word count.
- Plan two or three short sentences: opinion or action, reason, example or detail.
- Use a connective such as because, so, for example, or also to show the relationship.
- Keep sentences simple and grammatical. Accuracy scores more than difficult vocabulary.
- Count the words after writing and add a meaningful detail if you are short.
Worked example
Prompt: "Your friend is coming to Japan. Write two sentences telling your friend what to see and why. Use because and at least 20 words." Sample: "You should visit Kyoto because it has many beautiful old temples and gardens. You can also enjoy traditional Japanese food there with your family." Reasoning: it names a place, gives a reason with because, adds a second detail, uses two sentences, and has 24 words. Answer: the sample satisfies every condition.
Traps
- Ignoring one condition, such as the required connector.
- Writing one long sentence when two are required.
- Using Japanese or leaving a blank.
- Adding unrelated content just to reach the word count.
- Forgetting spelling and third-person -s.