SB B1 p. WB 1 (Opinion essay theory)

Opinion essays are essays in which we:

• present our personal opinion on a certain topic.

• discuss pros and cons of a certain issue.

In this type of essays our opinion must be stated clearly and supported by justifications.

• True

• False

Parts of an opinion essay are (select the relevant ones, more than one correct):

• an introduction

• a man body (2 or more paragraphs)

• topic sentence

• a conclusion

We introduce the subject in:

• conclusion

• introduction

In the main body we present a separate viewpoint supported by reasons/ examples/ results in separate paragraphs:

• True

• False

Each body paragraph begins with:

• a sentence expressing your opinion

• a topic sentence

Topic sentence is followed by supporting sentences which further explain the idea in the topic sentence (examples/ reasons/ justifications).

• True

• False

Register refers to:

• style of writing

• number of paragraphs

Opinion essays are written in ... style:

• formal

• semi - formal

• informal

In ex. 1 part a (practice) you're supposed to fill in gaps. Which one is correct?

• 1. A; 2.B; 3.C

• 1. C; 2.A; 3.B.

• 1. B; 2.A; 3.C