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Pros and Cons essay and types of writing

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In this wrtiting style we must use formal expressions (in addition, how ever, consequently, etc.)

a)

informal

b)

formal

c)

impersonal

d)

descriptive

2.

This writing style focuses on facts and statistics, we must use neutral descriptions:

a)

formal

b)

descirptive

c)

impersonal

d)

factual

3.

Impersonal writing style includes:

a)

a variety of adjectives

b)

everyday expressions and idioms

c)

frequent use of passive voice

d)

short forms

4.

Descritive writing style includes:

a)

frequent use of short forms.

b)

a variety of adjective for vivid descritions.

c)

little or no description of emotions.

d)

everyday expressions and vocabulary, idioms.

5.

A pro’s and con’s essay:

a)

Gives the opposing arguments for both sides.

b)

Discusses the suitability of a person, a place, a proposed plan, etc.

c)

Gives a description about real or imaginary events

d)

Narrates a story in the past

6.

This is not one of the ideas that you must include in a paragraph:

a)

Topic sentence

b)

Supporting argument

c)

Instruction sentence

d)

Reason/ justification

7.

This word/phrase helps to add points:

a)

since

b)

first

c)

however

d)

What is more

8.

This word shows contrast:

a)

On the other hand

b)

finally

c)

For one thing

d)

As a result

9.

This phrase is used to introduce a conclusion:

a)

since

b)

All things considered

c)

because

d)

however

10.

This is a type of composition:

a)

report

b)

summary

c)

flyer

d)

E-mail

11.

this is a type of article

a)

News reports

b)

Formal letters

c)

Narrative descriptions or stories

d)

Public notices

12.

Narrative descriptions or stories are about:

a)

Recent news (accidents)

b)

Real or imaginary events in the past

c)

Official/business matters

d)

People , places, objects