{"id":1512,"date":"2026-11-03T15:45:30","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T10:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/?p=1512"},"modified":"2026-11-03T15:45:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T10:15:31","slug":"healthy-body-or-healthy-mind-argumentative-essay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/healthy-body-or-healthy-mind-argumentative-essay\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Is More Important: a Healthy Body or a Healthy Mind? \u2014 Argumentative Essay"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 9<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n
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ICSE English Composition<\/div>\n
\n \ud83d\udcd8 Classes 9\u201310<\/span>\n \u2696\ufe0f Opinion \/ Argumentative Essay<\/span>\n \ud83c\udfaf 20-mark composition practice<\/span>\n \u23f1\ufe0f Up to 30 minutes<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n
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What this composition helps you practise<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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This opinion-based argumentative composition asks you to choose between two alternatives and justify your preference. The model selects a healthy mind and supports that choice through moral judgement, maturity, knowledge, influence and personality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Essay Question<\/div>\n

Composition Prompt<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Which in your opinion is more important – a healthy body or a healthy mind. Give relevant arguments to support your opinion.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Before You Read<\/div>\n

Composition at a Glance<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n 1<\/span>\n Recommended length:<\/strong> approximately 300\u2013350 words<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 2<\/span>\n Opinion chosen:<\/strong> a healthy mind is more important<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 3<\/span>\n Recommended time:<\/strong> up to 30 minutes<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 4<\/span>\n Focus:<\/strong> comparison, reasons, examples and final judgement<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Essay Outline<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n 1<\/span>\n Introduction: A healthy mind is more important.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 2<\/span>\n A healthy mind enables one to differentiate between good and bad.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 3<\/span>\n It is more lasting and increases with age.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 4<\/span>\n Increases by use and sharing, imbibes knowledge making one powerful.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 5<\/span>\n Influences life of self and others, examples of Mahatma Gandhi and Helen Keller.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 6<\/span>\n Influences one\u2019s personality.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 7<\/span>\n Conclusion: An essential prerequisite to lead a happy life.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Model Essay<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Man is the only creature in the entire universe blessed with both a body and a mind of its own. This makes him the crown of creation. A healthy body is necessary to live, but in the absence of a healthy mind, one is no longer a human being, but more akin to an animal. Thus in my opinion a healthy mind that makes one do good deed is more important than a healthy body.<\/p>\n

A healthy mind makes one a good human being, enabling him to differentiate between good or bad, virtuous and evil. It is because of this that all religious scriptures try to mould the mind of the followers, so that they can lead a good and pious life. In its absence one cannot lead a happy life.<\/p>\n

The body is subject to ageing, while the mind is not. A healthy person with the passage of time, grows old and infirm, while the mental faculty on the other hand increases. One becomes more mature and wise. People come to seek advice and guidance from him.<\/p>\n

The mind, unlike the body, is also unaffected by fatigue and overwork. On the contrary the more one uses it, the more perfect it becomes. It enables one to imbibe knowledge, that can be used for the betterment of self and the society. The power of knowledge, if used judiciously, can make one advance in life. There are numerous examples of people with strong mental strength and frail constitution, managing the destiny of nations, holding sway over millions of other wise well-bodied people.<\/p>\n

A person blessed with a healthy mind also influences the life of others. Their impact makes people change their life and career. Mahatma Gandhi, with a frail constitution, led the country to wage a war for independence. His unique approach of non-violence and truth shook the mighty British Empire. They were in mortal fear of this frail; semi-clad fakir as they called him. We also know of Helen Keller, though blind and deaf since birth, led a normal life. These souls achieved greatness by sheer dint of strong willpower, endowed by a healthy mind. They are the source of inspiration for thousands of otherwise able-bodied men and women. It is thus evident that a healthy mind can more than make up for a frail or even a physically challenged body.<\/p>\n

The mental strength of a person has an all-pervading impact on his life. It moulds his personality by making him more humane, loving, compassionate, and caring. These qualities endear him to people in society. A healthy and strong body lacking a good mind is no better than a beast. This is so because people remember one by deeds and not looks.<\/p>\n

Undoubtedly a healthy mind is more important, than a healthy body for it is an essential prerequisite for leading a normal happy life. John Ruskin rightly said, \u201cRemember that the most beautiful things are the most useless, peacocks and lilies for instance.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Writing Technique<\/div>\n

Understanding This Argument<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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The writer acknowledges both choices before deciding<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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The opening accepts that a healthy body is necessary, but then makes the central judgement that a healthy mind is more important. This gives the essay a clear opinion without pretending the alternative has no value.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Each paragraph develops a different reason<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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The model discusses moral judgement, maturity, knowledge, influence and personality separately. This is more effective than repeating the phrase \u201cthe mind is more important\u201d throughout the essay.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Comparison keeps the essay tied to the question<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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The model frequently contrasts the mind with the body. In a compare-and-choose prompt, this direct comparison helps explain not only why one option is valuable, but why the writer considers it more important than the other.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Examples are used to illustrate the chosen quality<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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The essay refers to Mahatma Gandhi and Helen Keller as examples of mental strength influencing life and achievement. In your own writing, use examples that directly support the reason being discussed.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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The conclusion gives a final judgement<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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The closing paragraph returns to the original comparison and clearly states which side the writer considers more important. A strong conclusion should answer the exact question rather than merely summarising earlier paragraphs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Language Builder<\/div>\n

Useful Vocabulary and Expressions<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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akin to<\/div>\n
Similar to or having qualities in common with something.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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virtuous<\/div>\n
Having high moral standards or behaving in a morally good way.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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infirm<\/div>\n
Physically weak, especially because of age or illness.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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imbibe knowledge<\/div>\n
To absorb or acquire knowledge and ideas.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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judiciously<\/div>\n
In a sensible and well-considered manner.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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all-pervading<\/div>\n
Present throughout or affecting every part of something.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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endear<\/div>\n
To cause someone to be liked or loved.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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prerequisite<\/div>\n
Something that is necessary before another thing can happen or be achieved.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Your Turn<\/div>\n

Try It Yourself<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Practice Prompt<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Which is more important for success in life: physical strength or mental strength? Give relevant arguments and examples to support your opinion.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Write approximately 300\u2013350 words<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n 1<\/span>\n Have you clearly stated which option you consider more important?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 2<\/span>\n Have you acknowledged the value of the other option fairly?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 3<\/span>\n Does each body paragraph give a distinct reason for your choice?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 4<\/span>\n Are your examples directly connected to your reasoning?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 5<\/span>\n Does your conclusion answer the comparison clearly?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 6<\/span>\n Have you checked grammar, spelling and punctuation?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Exam Tip<\/div>\n

ICSE Composition Guidelines<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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For ICSE Examination Year 2027, the composition should be approximately 300\u2013350 words<\/strong>. Question 1 carries 20 marks<\/strong>, and the specimen paper recommends spending no more than 30 minutes<\/strong> on it.<\/p>\n

For a question asking which of two alternatives is more important, choose one clearly and support your judgement with relevant arguments rather than merely describing both.<\/p>\n

Official ICSE 2027 English Syllabus<\/a><\/p>\n

Official ICSE 2027 English Language Specimen and Draft Marking Scheme<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Related ICSE English Resources<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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