WorksheetsSummary of PT3 Writing Workshop
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 12mins
Choose all the essays that might be asked in Part 1 (Note Expansion) of your PT3 Writing Paper.
Informal Letter
Review
Story/Recount
Report
Article
Which of the following types of essays require a title?
Informal Letter
Article
Review
Story
Report
Which of the following sentences/phrases can be found in a report?
I had a lovely time with my friends and family.
It was observed that the students had an educational and fun-filled trip.
The students mentioned that they had learnt a lot from the trip to the recycling centre.
I hope that the weather won't be terrible the next time we visit.
When writing a/an ________, we must avoid using "I" and expressing our own opinions and feelings.
article
informal letter
report
review
Which of the following are sentences in passive voice?
The students questions were answered.
The corridors were cleaned by the students.
We worked together to sweep the floors and wipe the windows.
The trip was organised by the President of the Environment Society.
Which of the following sentences are written in an informal register?
My friends and I couldn't wait to start our tasks.
Studies show that more and more teenagers are refusing to practice healthy eating habits.
"Help! Help!", someone shouted desperately.
It is believed that hundreds of people could be affected by the recent flood.
Mrs Lim recommended _______ a gift for our host to show our gratitude.
buy
buys
buying
bought
Team A was ________ to assist the kitchen staff with meal prep.
assign
assigns
assigned
assigning
Please send my regards to your parents back at home! I hope they are doing alright during this period of time.
Read the text above and decide which type of essay would contain it?
Report
Article
Review
Informal Letter
In class, we talked about 3 steps/strategies that you can use when writing the conclusion of an ARTICLE.
The 1st step and 2nd step is to write a summary and use reverse thinking. What is the 3rd step?
ask the readers to take action
write a joke
restate points
write a recommendation
What are the strategies that can be used when writing the CONCLUSION of a book review?
Recommend the book to anyone who might be interested.
Summarise why the book is good/bad.
Use 1st conditional
(If you like adventure stories, you should definitely give this a try.)
Use 2nd conditional
(If you liked adventure stories, you would have enjoyed this book.)
Read this introduction from a STORY and then decide which senses are described in the scene.
The rubbish smelled acrid while the road was damp and filled with small pests. Despite the dirty conditions, Lady and Tramp were having a meal in the alley behind an Italian restaurant. While the uplifting sounds of music wafted through the air, they felt ever so delighted to be in each other’s company.
sight
smell
taste
touch
hearing
Which of the following are strategies to write an informal letter?
use contractions (I'm, I've)
use informal expressions (Oh yes!)
include personal jokes/memories
Brackets showing inner thoughts (Please say yes!)
Sarah was _________ because she lost her favourite bracelet that her mom gifted her.
broken-hearted
down in the dumps
having the blues
in high spirits
Dear Wei Yan,
I'm really to sorry to hear that you're _________ . I promise you'll feel right as rain in a few days!
under the weather
hitting the sack
sick to the back teeth
_________! I'm sure you'll be able to improve your grades soon.
Keep your chin up
Stay positive
Hang in there
Think negative thoughts
