Language Proficiency Writing Skills 2

Question 1

What does IELTS Writing Task 2 ask test-takers to produce?

Accepted Answer

An essay presenting an argument, opinion, or discussion on a given topic

Answer

IELTS Writing Task 2 requires a discursive essay of at least 250 words responding to a prompt about a social, cultural, or global issue.

Question 2

Which IELTS Writing assessment criterion measures the use of linking words and paragraph organization?

Accepted Answer

Coherence and Cohesion

Answer

Coherence and Cohesion evaluates the logical sequencing of ideas and the effective use of cohesive devices such as 'however,' 'therefore,' and 'in addition.'

Question 3

In PTE Academic, the 'Write Essay' task requires a response of:

Accepted Answer

200–300 words

Answer

PTE Academic's Write Essay task requires 200–300 words within 20 minutes on a given prompt about a general or academic topic.

Question 4

What is 'hedging language' in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

Using cautious expressions like 'may,' 'might,' or 'it appears that' to avoid overstating claims

Answer

Hedging language expresses tentativeness or uncertainty in academic writing, preventing overconfident claims that cannot be fully supported.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'topic sentence' in a body paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

Answer

A topic sentence opens a body paragraph and states its central argument or point, signaling to the reader what the paragraph will be about.

Language Proficiency Practice Test

Language Proficiency Practice Test

Language Proficiency Writing Skills 2