Writing Skills Flashcards
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On the TOEFL iBT Writing section, the Integrated task requires test-takers to:
Answer: Read a passage and listen to a lecture, then write a response connecting both
The TOEFL iBT Integrated Writing task asks test-takers to synthesize information from a reading passage and an academic lecture in a written response.
What is the minimum word count for IELTS Academic Writing Task 1?
Answer: 150 words
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 requires a minimum of 150 words to describe, summarize, or explain visual data such as graphs or charts.
Which writing skill involves organizing ideas from a general statement to specific supporting details?
Answer: Deductive structure
Deductive structure moves from a general claim (thesis or topic sentence) to specific evidence and examples that support that claim.
What is 'paraphrasing' in the context of academic writing on proficiency tests?
Answer: Restating information in your own words while keeping the original meaning
Paraphrasing involves rewording a source's idea using different vocabulary and sentence structure while accurately preserving its original meaning.
In language proficiency writing tests, 'task achievement' refers to:
Answer: How well the response addresses all parts of the given writing task
Task achievement measures whether a written response fully addresses the prompt, meets the required format, and stays on topic throughout.
What is a 'thesis statement' in English academic writing?
Answer: A concise sentence in the introduction that states the main argument of the essay
A thesis statement appears in the introduction and clearly presents the writer's main point or argument that the body of the essay will support.