IELTS Writing Task 2: Opinion Essays 2

Question 1

In an IELTS opinion essay, where should your clear position be first stated?

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In the introduction

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Only in the conclusion

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In a body paragraph

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Nowhere; it stays neutral

Question 2

Which task achievement issue most lowers a score on an 'agree or disagree' prompt?

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Failing to give a clear opinion throughout

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Using two body paragraphs

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Writing 280 words

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Including a personal example

Question 3

What is the minimum recommended word count for Writing Task 2?

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250 words

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150 words

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300 words

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200 words

Question 4

Roughly how much of your 60-minute Writing test should be spent on Task 2?

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About 40 minutes

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About 20 minutes

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About 60 minutes

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About 10 minutes

Question 5

Which phrase best signals a firm opinion in an introduction?

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I strongly believe that

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Some people might say

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It could possibly be that

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There are many views on

Question 6

What should each body paragraph in an opinion essay contain?

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A topic sentence supporting your view, with explanation and example

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A list of unrelated facts

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A new opinion different from the intro

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Only a personal anecdote

Question 7

Which is the best way to end an opinion essay's conclusion?

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Restate your opinion and summarize key reasons

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Introduce a brand-new argument

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Ask the reader a question

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Apologize for the length