ADVANTAGES-DISADVANTAGES ESSAY

Fill in the blank:
An “Advantage and Disadvantage” essay is a type of essay that __________ both the advantages and disadvantages of a topic.

Multiple Choice:
The introduction structure of an Advantage and Disadvantage essay includes:

• Introducing the topic and giving an answer

• Listing the advantages

• Listing the disadvantages

• Only stating a personal opinion

Sentence Completion: In a body paragraph, it is important to start with a __________ to introduce the main idea.

Fill in the blank: Which transition word is used to show a disadvantage? (Answer with one word): __________

Multiple Choice: In the conclusion of an Advantage and Disadvantage essay, the writer should:

• Only mention the advantages

• Only mention the disadvantages

• Restate the answer and optionally give a personal opinion

• Not include a conclusion

Matching: Match the following terms with their definitions:
Terms:
1. Benefit

• 2. Drawback

• 3. Opinion

• 4. Topic Sentence
  Definitions:

  • A. An introductory sentence in a body paragraph

  • B. A disadvantage

  • C. An advantage

  • D. A personal view on the topic

Matching: Match each phrase with its meaning:

• Phrases:

  • 1. Outweigh the disadvantages

  • 2. To paraphrase

  • 3. Balanced Approach

• Meanings:

  • A. To summarize the topic in new words

  • B. The advantages are more significant than the drawbacks

  • C. Discuss both positives and negatives evenly

Fill in the blank: Which of the following words is NOT used to show an advantage? __________

Fill in the blank: When an essay question refers to “benefits and drawbacks,” the term “drawbacks” is synonymous with __________.

Sentence Completion: An example of an Advantage and Disadvantage question is: “Discuss the positive and negative impacts of ______ ____.”