Discussion Text Quiz 1

What is a discussion text primarily focused on?

• Summarizing a story

• Presenting a single viewpoint

• Describing a narrative

• Providing a problematic discourse

Which of the following is NOT a component of a discussion text?

• Narrative point

• Contrastive point

• Supporting point

• Recommendation/conclusion

What does the supporting point in a discussion text contain?

• Arguments against

• Arguments pro

• A personal opinion

• A summary of the issue

Which language feature is commonly used in discussion texts?

• Past tense

• Simple present tense

• Future tense

• Conditional tense

What is the purpose of the recommendation/conclusion in a discussion text?

• To provide a solution to the issue

• To summarize the arguments

• To present a personal opinion

• To introduce the topic

Which of the following best describes the structure of a discussion text?

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Issue, supporting point, contrastive point, recommendation

• Problem, solution, evaluation

• Thesis, arguments, rebuttal

What type of verbs are used in discussion texts?

• Action verbs

• Intransitive verbs

• Relating verbs

• Transitive verbs

Which of the following is an example of a contrastive point?

• This is a widely accepted fact.

• It is important to consider both sides.

• Many people believe this is beneficial.

• Some argue that it is harmful.

What does the term 'modalities' refer to in the context of discussion texts?

• The use of conjunctions

• The use of verbs that express necessity or possibility

• The use of adverbs

• The use of adjectives

Which of the following is a characteristic of a discussion text?

• It avoids any form of opinion.

• It presents only one side of an argument.

• It includes various perspectives on an issue.

• It is purely narrative.