WorksheetsExtended Writing - Cambridge IGCSE
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 16mins
"Write the opening of a story called ‘The Return’. The story is about a character who returns to a place they have not been for many years. In your writing, create a sense of mystery and surprise."
What type of extended writing task is this?
Narrative
Descriptive
Argumentative
Discursive
"Your head teacher is considering banning all ball games on school premises for safety reasons. They have asked you to write a full report evaluating the impact of the ban."
What type of extended writing task is this?
Review
Descriptive
Discursive
Narrative
"Write an expressive piece called ‘The Old Bookshop’. In your writing, create a sense of atmosphere, focusing on colours and textures to help your reader imagine the scene."
What type of extended writing task is this?
Argumentative
Critical
Descriptive
Discursive
"Write two contrasting pieces (300–450 words each) about a location immediately before the arrival of a storm and some days after it has passed. In your writing, create a sense of setting and atmosphere."
What type of extended writing task is this?
Argumentative
Narrative
Descriptive
Discursive
"Write the opening chapter of a novel entitled The Private Detective. In your writing, create a sense of mood and place. Write 600–900 words."
What type of extended writing task is this?
Discursive
Imaginative
Descriptive
Review
"A newspaper aimed at parents and families publishes an article called ‘Should Teachers Be Paid by Results?’. The article offers different views about the topic. Write the article. In your answer, create a sense of controlled and balanced arguments."
What type of extended writing task is this?
Discursive
Imaginative
Descriptive
Review
"An online magazine aimed at teenagers publishes a feature called ‘Are Beauty Contests a Thing of the Past?’. Write the article. In your writing, create a sense of reasoned arguments."
What type of extended writing task is this?
Discursive
Imaginative
Descriptive
Review
"A new live music show on television for teenagers and young adults has recently been launched. Write a review of the show, which will be published in your school newsletter."
What type of extended writing task is this?
Argumentative
Discursive
Descriptive
Critical
"A new live music show on television for teenagers and young adults has recently been launched. Write a review of the show, which will be published in your school newsletter."
What type of extended writing task is this?
Imaginative
Discursive
Descriptive
Review
All of the following are acceptable ways to structure an argumentative work EXCEPT for one. Which one?
Two halves
Alternating paragraphs
Counter-argument
Cross-examination
In discursive works, why are LISTS OF THREE encouraged in providing examples or enumerating arguments?
Which of the following are required elements in writing argumentative works? Select all that apply.
A dialectical approach
'For' and 'against' ideas
A measured opinion and tone
Adherence to present tense
Which of the following are required elements in writing narrative works? Select all that apply.
Characterisation
Plot
Literary devices
Realism
Which of the following are required elements in writing review/critical works? Select all that apply.
Shifting voice to fit audience
A level of expertise
Present tense
Figures of speech and turns of phrase
"I was lucky enough to see the new release of ‘Z People 2’ yesterday evening. This is the sequel to the very popular ‘Z People’, which was released in 2016 and starred Zeb Davis (Zed) and Daisy Smith (Zeda) as mutants on the run. It is apparently the best blockbuster on our screens just now, though that isn’t saying much when you think of some of the terrible films around at the moment."
This excerpt can be best categorised as which kind of extended writing response?
Review
Discursive
Narrative
Descriptive
"It is said that everyone will be ‘famous for fifteen minutes’ but nowadays, quite a lot of ordinary people seem to want more than fifteen minutes. This is possibly the reason why television talent shows aimed at people like you and me have become so popular. But are they a good thing?"
This excerpt can be best categorised as which kind of extended writing response?
Review
Discursive
Narrative
Descriptive
"I knew I had to get out of this town. It was too dangerous for me to stay and I knew The Council had spies everywhere looking for a rebel fighter like me. I wasn’t even sure I could trust my family so I told no one where I was going. Instead, I woke before my husband and family did, softly walked barefoot across the floor and slipped on my clothes. I hated to act in such an underhand way, but I had no choice."
This excerpt can be best categorised as which kind of extended writing response?
Review
Discursive
Narrative
Descriptive
