QUIZ of DISCUSSION TEXT

What is the social function of discussion text?

• To amuse the readers/listeners.

• To present two different points of view about a topic to the readers/listeners.

• To show someone's feelings to the readers/listeners.

• To retell past events or past experiences to the readers/listeners.

The correct order of generic structures of discussion text are ....

• Issue - Arguments - Conclusion Recommendation

• Orientation - Complication - Resolution - Reorientation

• Orientation - Events - Reorientation

• Arguments - Recommendation - Issue

"Argument Contra" in discussion text contains ....

• the points which disagree to the issue

• the points which support the issue

• the general statement of the issue

• the best suggestion to the issue

"Using modalities" is one of language features of discussion text. Which of the following IS NOT example of modalities?

• must

• should

• could

• way

Which of the following IS NOT example of VERB in present tense?

• sent

• give

• search

• lose

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Why does the writer present two sides of opinions in discussion text?

• The writer wants to take side.

• The writer wants to be in the affirmative side.

• The writer wants the readers to understand her stance.

• The writer wants the readers know the opinions about the issue.

"After looking at both sides of issue, I think we should not have advertisements because they cost a lot of money and take up a lot of room in the papers. I don't think I find some of them interesting. I mainly disagree because it's junk mail." --- What is this paragraph called?

• Issue

• Conclusion

• Positive Argument

• Negative Argument.

"Based on the above discussion, the government should not banned Muslim’s headscarf as a part of school or office uniforms." --- What does the writer suggest?

• Schools should not be tolerant to any freedom of religious expression.

• The government should ban Muslims headscarf because it may arouse conflicts.

• Muslim’s headscarf as a part of school or office uniforms should not be banned.

• Schools are allowed to ban Muslim headscarf because it may arouse many problems.

"Many Muslim women view the veil as a means to protect their modesty and privacy. Just as we would not force any women to be seen in public in her underwear if she did not feel comfortable doing so, why should a woman be forced to show her hair if she does not want to?" --- What is Muslim women’s view on the veil?

• It is to protect their modesty and privacy.

• It is a fashion trend among them.

• They feel being forced to wear it.

• It is an obstacle of their freedom.

"Have you ever falling in love? How does it feel? Does it give you more strength or weakness? Many people will say that it gives them more advantages while others may say that its disadvantages are more dominant for their loves’ live. So, what are the advantages and the disadvantages of falling in love? The following discussion is trying to give you a better vision of the advantages and the disadvantages of falling in love." --- What is this paragraph called?

• Issue

• Argument Pro

• Argument Contra

• Conclusion