Text Types Quiz!

What text type would be appropriate if the task requires you to present your ideas personally, on a public occasion?

• Brochure/leaflet

• Article

• Speech/presentation

• Review

Answer explanation

The correct text type for presenting ideas personally on a public occasion is a Speech/presentation.

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When is an article considered appropriate?

• When the task requires presenting a project formally

• When the task requires presenting detailed and interesting information about a defined subject

• When the task requires explaining a set of ideas methodically

• When the task requires commenting on a work of art

Answer explanation

An article is considered appropriate when the task requires presenting detailed and interesting information about a defined subject.

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What text type is suitable for commenting on a work of art and providing a judgement on its success?

• Essay

• Proposal

• Opinion column/letter to the editor

• Review

Answer explanation

A review is the suitable text type for commenting on a work of art and providing a judgement on its success, as it involves evaluating and critiquing the piece.

In which text type is it important to establish an impersonal but businesslike relationship with the reader?

• Opinion column/letter to the editor

• Formal letter

• E-mail/informal letter

• Blog

Answer explanation

In a formal letter, it is important to establish an impersonal but businesslike relationship with the reader, making it the correct choice for this question.

When is an opinion column appropriate?

• When the task requires commenting on a work of art

• When the task requires presenting a project formally

• When the task requires presenting detailed and interesting information about a defined subject

• When the task requires focusing on one particular issue and arguing a case

Answer explanation

An opinion column is appropriate when the task requires focusing on one particular issue and arguing a case, making it the correct choice in this scenario.

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Which text type is focused on presenting a detailed and interesting report of talking with a particular person?

• Set of instructions/guidelines

• Blog

• E-mail/informal letter

• Interview

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Interview' as it focuses on presenting a detailed and interesting report of talking with a particular person.

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In which text type is it important to establish a personal relationship with the reader through writing?

• Interview

• E-mail/informal letter

• Blog

• Set of instructions/guidelines

Answer explanation

In an E-mail/informal letter, it is important to establish a personal relationship with the reader through writing, making it the correct choice.

When is a blog considered appropriate?

• When the task requires presenting some kind of project formally for serious discussion

• When the task requires presenting detailed and interesting information about a defined subject

• When the task requires presenting a project formally

• When the task requires discussing ideas in a lively and provocative way

Answer explanation

A blog is considered appropriate when the task requires discussing ideas in a lively and provocative way, making it engaging and thought-provoking for readers.

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When is a news report considered appropriate?

• When the task requires presenting a project formally

• When the task requires presenting detailed and interesting information about a defined subject

• When the task requires commenting on a work of art

• When the task requires focusing on a specific event and informing clearly and objectively

Answer explanation

A news report is considered appropriate when the task requires focusing on a specific event and informing clearly and objectively.

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Which text type is focused on expressing personal thoughts and feelings to clarify one's own thoughts?

• Diary (private)/journal

• E-mail/informal letter

• Interview

• Blog

Answer explanation

Diary (private)/journal is the correct choice because it is a text type focused on expressing personal thoughts and feelings to clarify one's own thoughts.

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