B1 Writing Skills 4

Question 1

Which connector best shows contrast: 'I was tired, ___ I finished my homework.'?

Accepted Answer

but

Answer

'But' introduces a contrasting idea.

Question 2

In a story ending, which sentence works best?

Accepted Answer

In the end, everyone was happy.

Answer

'In the end' signals a conclusion to the story.

Question 3

Choose the correct spelling.

Accepted Answer

beautiful

Answer

'Beautiful' has one 'l' and the 'i' before 'ful'.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses 'going to' for a plan?

Accepted Answer

We are going to visit Rome.

Answer

'Be going to' needs 'am/is/are' + 'going to' + base verb.

Question 5

What makes a good topic sentence in a short article?

Accepted Answer

It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

Answer

A topic sentence presents the paragraph's main idea.

B1 Preliminary Practice Test