Writing: Letter and Email Composition Flashcards

In an Eiken Grade 2 letter writing task, approximately how many words are typically expected in the response?

Answer: 80–100 words

Eiken Grade 2 writing tasks require responses of approximately 80–100 words, balancing sufficient detail with conciseness at that proficiency level.

What is the typical format of an Eiken letter writing prompt at Grade Pre-2?

Answer: Write a response to a friend's letter addressing specific questions

Eiken Pre-2 letter tasks present a friend's letter containing questions that the test-taker must address in their written response.

Which of the following is the most appropriate opening line for a response letter in an Eiken writing task?

Answer: Thank you for your letter.

"Thank you for your letter" is a natural, friendly opener that directly acknowledges the correspondence, which suits the informal friend-to-friend scenario typical of Eiken letter tasks.

In an Eiken letter writing task, how many questions from the prompt letter must the test-taker typically answer?

Answer: All questions in the prompt

Eiken letter tasks require test-takers to address all questions posed in the friend's letter in order to receive full marks for content.

Which closing phrase is most appropriate for an Eiken letter addressed to a friend?

Answer: Best wishes,

"Best wishes" is a warm, informal closing suitable for letters to friends, matching the friendly register expected in Eiken letter writing tasks.

What is the primary purpose of the body section in an Eiken letter writing response?

Answer: To address the specific questions or topics raised in the prompt letter

The body of an Eiken response letter must directly answer the questions or respond to the topics raised in the prompt, which is the core scoring criterion for content.

In Eiken writing assessment, what does the scoring criterion called "content" primarily evaluate?

Answer: The relevance and completeness of the ideas expressed

Content scores in Eiken assess whether ideas are relevant to the prompt, adequately developed, and fully responsive to all questions asked.

In Eiken's writing rubric, what does the "organization" criterion assess?

Answer: The logical flow and structure of the written response

Organization scores assess whether ideas are presented in a logical, coherent sequence with appropriate connectors and transitions between sentences.

Which writing error most commonly causes score reduction in Eiken letter tasks?

Answer: Failing to address all the questions stated in the prompt

Failing to address all prompt questions is a critical content error because it means the letter is incomplete and not fully responsive to what was asked.

Which of the following best describes a well-developed response in an Eiken letter task?

Answer: A response that answers all questions with relevant supporting details

A well-developed response addresses every prompt question with relevant, specific supporting details, demonstrating both comprehension and clear communication.

What is the recommended approach when a test-taker disagrees with a view expressed in an Eiken prompt letter?

Answer: Politely express disagreement and support it with clear reasons

Expressing a genuine opinion backed by supporting reasons, even in disagreement, demonstrates language ability and earns marks under both content and organization criteria.

In the context of Eiken letter writing, what does the term "cohesion" refer to?

Answer: The use of linking words and phrases to connect ideas smoothly

Cohesion refers to how well ideas are linked using connectors such as "first," "however," and "in addition," creating a smooth and readable flow between sentences.

At the Eiken Grade Pre-1 level, the writing task shifts primarily to which format?

Answer: Writing a formal opinion essay on a given topic

At Grade Pre-1, the writing task transitions from letter format to a formal opinion essay in which test-takers must argue a position on a social or abstract topic.

Which strategy best helps test-takers stay within the Eiken word count guideline?

Answer: Briefly planning the response before starting to write

Brief planning before writing helps organize ideas and estimate how much to write per question, making it easier to stay within the required word count while covering all points.