{"id":1532,"date":"2026-11-03T15:46:49","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T10:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/?p=1532"},"modified":"2026-11-03T15:46:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T10:16:50","slug":"cigarette-smoking-public-places-banned-argumentative-essay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/cigarette-smoking-public-places-banned-argumentative-essay\/","title":{"rendered":"Cigarette Smoking in Public Places Should Be Banned \u2014 Argumentative Essay"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 8<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n
\n\n
\n
ICSE English Composition<\/div>\n
\n \ud83d\udcd8 Classes 9\u201310<\/span>\n \u2696\ufe0f 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
\n
\n
\u270d<\/div>\n

What this composition helps you practise<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
\n

This argumentative composition shows how to support a public-policy position by moving from harm to others, to individual responsibility, to a rebuttal of the opposing view, and finally to a call for action. The model argues in favour of banning cigarette smoking in public places.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n
\ud83d\udcdd<\/div>\n
\n
Essay Question<\/div>\n

Composition Prompt<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n

\u201cCigarette smoking in public places should be banned.\u201d Give your views for or against this statement.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n
\ud83d\udd0e<\/div>\n
\n
Before You Read<\/div>\n

Composition at a Glance<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\n
\u2696\ufe0f For-or-Against Argument<\/div>\n
\n 20<\/span>\n marks<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\n 1<\/span>\n Recommended length:<\/strong> approximately 300\u2013350 words<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 2<\/span>\n Position taken:<\/strong> for a ban on smoking in public places<\/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> public harm, rights, rebuttal, evidence and action<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\ud83e\udded<\/div>\n
\n
Plan Before Writing<\/div>\n

Essay Outline<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\n
\n 1<\/span>\n Introduction: Cigarette smoking in public places should be banned.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 2<\/span>\n Reasons for smoking.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 3<\/span>\n Harmful effects of smoking.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 4<\/span>\n Infringes the fundamental right of others.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 5<\/span>\n Banned in advanced countries showing favourable results.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 6<\/span>\n Conclusion: Immediate need to ban smoking in public places.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\ud83d\udcd6<\/div>\n
\n
Read the Essay<\/div>\n

Model Essay<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n

Millions of people die across the world because of cancer and heart attack caused by smoking. It is because of this, there is a statutory warning on each packet stating \u201cCigarette smoking is injurious to health.\u201d Despite this, people smoke. Smoking cigarettes not only harms the smoker but also endangers the life of others who are exposed to passive smoking. Does anyone have the right to harm himself and others by such irresponsible behaviour? Definitely not.<\/p>\n

Cigarette smoking has now become fashionable. Many psychologists have done detailed statistical studies, to investigate why people smoke? Their findings are indeed shocking. Some of the reasons given by smokers are that, it is habit forming, increases concentration, aids in killing time, and helps to be in fashion.<\/p>\n

These are purely psychological whims without any concrete reason. On the other hand, specific medical studies have confirmed a direct linkage between nicotine that is present in tobacco and the high incidence of heart attack and cancer in smokers, even passive smokers. These are dreadful diseases and at times prove fatal. The fortunate few who manage to survive its clutches through expensive surgery and medication remain scarred for life. They ultimately quit smoking and are compelled to adopt a very strict and somber lifestyle to live. No one has the moral right to smoke in public places thereby exposing innocent people to the vagaries of this scourge. Someone rightly said, \u201cYou smoke we choke\u201d.<\/p>\n

Smoking in public places is also an infringement on the fundamental rights of our fellow citizens, for it violates their right to live. Protagonists may argue that banning smoking would violate the fundamental right of an individual. This is untrue, for no one has the right to endanger his own as well as the life of others around him.<\/p>\n

Taking note of serious danger to public health, countries like the USA and UK have banned smoking in public places. The immediate fallout has been a drastic reduction of 30 to 40 per cent in cases of cancer and heart attack cases. The increasing trend of these diseases in our country makes it imperative for the government to also ban smoking in public places.<\/p>\n

Indeed the consequences of smoking are grave. Besides placing a statutory message on cigarette packets something more needs to be done to curtail smoking. This calls for building public opinion against smoking and ban smoking in public places.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Practice tip:<\/strong> On a public-health or policy topic, separate your reasons clearly. Explain the harm involved, show why the issue affects people beyond the individual, consider a likely counterargument, and use only factual claims that you can support confidently in your own writing.\n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\ud83d\udca1<\/div>\n
\n
Writing Technique<\/div>\n

Understanding This Argument<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\n
1<\/div>\n

The introduction frames the issue as harm to others<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
\n

The model does not treat smoking only as a private choice. It immediately connects the act with passive smoking and the effect on people nearby, which establishes the basis for discussing restrictions in public places.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n
\n
2<\/div>\n

The essay examines reasons before rejecting them<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
\n

The model briefly mentions why people may smoke and then argues that these reasons do not justify the health consequences. This creates a more developed argument than simply stating that smoking is harmful.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n
\n
3<\/div>\n

A rights-based counterargument is addressed<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
\n

The essay anticipates the claim that a ban may interfere with individual freedom and responds by arguing that personal freedom cannot justify exposing others to harm. This is a clear example of rebuttal in argumentative writing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n
\n
4<\/div>\n

Policy examples are used to strengthen the case<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
\n

The model refers to restrictions in other countries to support its position. In your own essay, use examples carefully and avoid precise statistics unless you are confident they are accurate and relevant.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n
\n
5<\/div>\n

The conclusion calls for action<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
\n

The final paragraph returns to the seriousness of the issue and proposes public opinion and a ban as responses. A policy essay often benefits from ending with a practical measure that follows logically from the argument.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n
\ud83d\udcda<\/div>\n
\n
Language Builder<\/div>\n

Useful Vocabulary and Expressions<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\n
statutory warning<\/div>\n
A warning required by law or regulation.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
passive smoking<\/div>\n
Breathing in smoke produced by other people\u2019s tobacco use.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
linkage<\/div>\n
A connection or relationship between two things.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
scourge<\/div>\n
Something that causes widespread harm or suffering.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
infringement<\/div>\n
An action that violates or interferes with a right, rule or principle.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
protagonists<\/div>\n
Supporters or advocates of a particular cause or position.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
imperative<\/div>\n
Extremely important or urgently necessary.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
curtail<\/div>\n
To reduce, restrict or limit something.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\u270d\ufe0f<\/div>\n
\n
Your Turn<\/div>\n

Try It Yourself<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\n
Q<\/div>\n

Practice Prompt<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
\n

\u201cAn individual\u2019s freedom should be restricted when exercising it causes harm to other people.\u201d Express your views either for or against this statement, using a suitable public-health or social example.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

\n
\n
\u2713<\/div>\n

Before You Submit<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\n 1<\/span>\n Is your position clear from the beginning?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 2<\/span>\n Have you explained how the issue affects people beyond the individual?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 3<\/span>\n Have you addressed a reasonable opposing argument?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 4<\/span>\n Are any factual claims or examples supportable and relevant?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 5<\/span>\n Does the conclusion follow logically from the argument?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 6<\/span>\n Have you checked grammar, spelling and punctuation?<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n
\n
Exam Tip<\/div>\n

ICSE Composition Guidelines<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\n

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 for-or-against<\/strong> prompt, take a clear position and support it consistently with relevant reasoning and examples.<\/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

\n
\ud83d\udd17<\/div>\n
\n
Continue Learning<\/div>\n

Related ICSE English Resources<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n
\n
\ud83d\udcda<\/div>\n
Explore More ICSE English<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n Hub<\/span>\n ICSE English Essays for Classes 9 and 10<\/span>\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n Argument<\/span>\n Animals Should Not Be Used for Drug Development or Medical Research \u2014 Argumentative Essay<\/span>\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n Argument<\/span>\n Which Is More Important: a Healthy Body or a Healthy Mind? \u2014 Argumentative Essay<\/span>\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n Argument<\/span>\n Environmental Pollution Is a Cause for Concern \u2014 Argumentative Essay<\/span>\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n Guide<\/span>\n Importance of Writing a Good Composition<\/span>\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reading Time: <\/span> 8<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span> ICSE English Composition \ud83d\udcd8 Classes 9\u201310 \u2696\ufe0f Argumentative Essay \ud83c\udfaf 20-mark composition practice \u23f1\ufe0f Up to 30 minutes \u270d What […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"iawp_total_views":2,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1532","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-english-essays"],"modified_by":"sanjjeett","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1532"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1532"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1532\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1559,"href":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1532\/revisions\/1559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1532"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1532"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xamcontent.com\/cisce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1532"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}