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WorksheetsWriting exam (part A)
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 10mins
For a 250-300 word text, how many paragraphs are recommended?
3
4-5
6
As many as you want
What should your introdcution contain?
Lots of examples and evidence to support your arguments
A topic sentence
A summary of what is coming next
Some kind of hook to get the reader into the text
Which of the following would you NOT use in formal writing.
Phrasal verbs
Idioms
Inversions
Contractions
Slang
Which of the following words and expressions are written in a formal register?
To sum up, it's a hard question to answer.
The kids in the schools are noisy.
In light of the above,
Were it possible, people would do it.
Do you require additional information?
What is the recommended way to structure a body paragraph?
Summary + examples + closing line
Topic sentence + hook + closing line
Topic sentence + examples + closing line
Examples + topic sentence + closing line
What were the assessment criteria for the writing part in the last exam?
Grammar and syntax
Vocabulary
Coherence and cohesion
Handwriting
Register and style
Should you add some new ideas in the conclusion?
No
Yes
Is it okay to just write about the general topic, rather than fully answering all parts of the question?
Yes
No
It's a really good idea to make a (a) before you start writing your text.
How confident are you about this part of the exam.
Very confident. I think I'll do well.
Quite confident. I think it'll be okay.
Not very confident. I'm worried about this part.
Not confident at all. I don't think I can write well enogh to get a good score.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To present the main argument or claim
To introduce the topic without any opinion
To provide a summary of the entire essay
To list the sources used in the essay
How should you transition between paragraphs in an essay?
By using a new topic sentence for each paragraph
By starting with a question
By repeating the last sentence of the previous paragraph
By using transitional phrases or words
