TOEFL Writing Task 1 and Task 2

Question 1

In the TOEFL Integrated Writing task (Task 1), approximately how long should your response be?

Accepted Answer

225–300 words

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100–150 words

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150–225 words

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350–500 words

Question 2

For TOEFL Writing Task 2 (Independent Writing), ETS recommends your essay be at least:

Accepted Answer

300 words

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150 words

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200 words

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600 words

Question 3

In TOEFL Integrated Writing, the professor's lecture typically does which of the following in relation to the reading passage?

Accepted Answer

Contradicts or casts doubt on the points made in the reading

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Repeats and confirms all the same points as the reading

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Provides background history for the reading's topic

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Argues that the reading's topic is unimportant

Question 4

A student's TOEFL Task 2 essay has three body paragraphs, each with only one sentence of support. A rater marks the essay down for "insufficient development." What is the MOST effective revision?

Accepted Answer

Expand each body paragraph with specific examples, reasoning, or details that explain and support the topic sentence

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Add a fourth body paragraph with a new argument

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Rewrite the introduction to be more detailed

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Use more advanced vocabulary throughout the essay

Question 5

Which TOEFL Writing Task 2 essay structure is considered MOST conventional and effective?

Accepted Answer

Introduction with thesis + three body paragraphs (each with topic sentence, support, and explanation) + conclusion

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Introduction with thesis + two body paragraphs + conclusion

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Five paragraphs, each presenting a different opinion without taking a position

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One long paragraph presenting all ideas together

Question 6

A student writes in their TOEFL Task 2 essay: "In conclusion, as I have mentioned above, technology is important and has benefits and drawbacks." What is the PRIMARY weakness of this conclusion?

Accepted Answer

It merely restates the topic vaguely without reinforcing the thesis or leaving a strong final impression

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It is too long and detailed

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It contains a grammatical error

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It introduces a new argument not discussed in the essay