Writing Skills & Composition Flashcards
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Which of the four writing band descriptors rewards using a range of synonyms accurately?
Answer: Lexical Resource
Lexical Resource assesses vocabulary range and accuracy.
What does 'Coherence and Cohesion' primarily measure?
Answer: Logical organisation and effective linking of ideas
It assesses how ideas are organised and connected.
Overusing memorised linking words like 'Moreover' at every sentence can harm which score?
Answer: Coherence and Cohesion
Mechanical, overused connectors are penalised under Coherence and Cohesion.
Which is the best example of paraphrasing 'Cars cause a lot of pollution'?
Answer: Automobiles are a major source of air contamination
It restates the idea with varied vocabulary while keeping the meaning.
A response that frequently goes off-topic most directly lowers which area?
Answer: Task Response
Irrelevant content reduces the Task Response score.
Which strategy best improves Grammatical Range and Accuracy?
Answer: Mixing accurate simple and complex sentences
A mix of accurate simple and complex structures demonstrates range.
Why is proofreading the final minutes of the writing test valuable?
Answer: It catches grammar, spelling, and cohesion errors that affect the score
Reviewing helps fix errors across multiple band descriptors.