Writing Content and Task Fulfillment Flashcards

A task asks you to write a letter to your city councillor about a neighbourhood issue and propose a solution. Which response best fulfills the complete task?

Answer: Dear Councillor Davis, I am writing about the increasing traffic congestion on Maple Street during school hours. The volume creates safety risks for children. I propose installing a traffic signal at the Maple and Oak intersection.

This response identifies a specific issue, explains its impact, and proposes a concrete solution.

You are declining a party invitation politely. Which response demonstrates the best social writing skills?

Answer: Thank you for inviting me to your housewarming party on Saturday! Unfortunately, I have a prior commitment. I hope you have a wonderful celebration, and I'd love to see your new place another time.

This response thanks the host, acknowledges the event, provides a reason, offers good wishes, and suggests future contact.

A task asks: 'Write about advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city.' A student writes only about advantages. What feedback is most appropriate?

Answer: You addressed only the advantages. The task requires you to also discuss disadvantages.

The student failed to address the 'disadvantages' portion of the task.

A writing prompt asks: 'Describe a process in 5-7 steps.' Which organizational strategy is most effective?

Answer: Present steps chronologically with sequence markers (First, Next, Then, Finally)

Chronological order with sequence markers makes process writing clear and easy to follow.

A CLBPT task provides a graph showing monthly electricity usage and asks: 'Describe the trends.' Which response best demonstrates data description?

Answer: Electricity usage peaked at 850 kWh in January and dropped steadily to 320 kWh in July, before rising through fall months. This pattern suggests higher consumption during colder months.

This response identifies specific data points, describes the trend, and offers an interpretation.

You are asked to give your opinion on school uniforms. Which response best demonstrates opinion writing with support?

Answer: I believe students should wear uniforms for three reasons. First, uniforms reduce peer pressure. Second, they simplify morning routines. Third, research shows schools with uniforms report fewer disciplinary issues.

This response states a clear opinion, provides organized supporting reasons, and includes a reference to research.