TOEFL Writing & Composition 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the TOEFL iBT Integrated Writing task, how long is the recommended length of your response?
- 50-75 words
- 150-225 words (Correct answer)
- 300-400 words
- 500-600 words
Correct answer: 150-225 words
The Integrated Writing response should be about 150-225 words summarizing the lecture and reading.
Question 2: Which transition word best signals a contrast between two ideas?
- Therefore
- However (Correct answer)
- Furthermore
- Similarly
Correct answer: However
'However' introduces a contrasting idea between two statements.
Question 3: In the Integrated Writing task, the lecture usually does what to the reading passage?
- Repeats it exactly
- Challenges or casts doubt on it (Correct answer)
- Ignores it completely
- Translates it
Correct answer: Challenges or casts doubt on it
The lecture typically opposes or challenges the points made in the reading.
Question 4: Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
- The list of items are long.
- The list of items is long. (Correct answer)
- The list of items were long.
- The list of items be long.
Correct answer: The list of items is long.
The subject 'list' is singular, so it takes 'is'.
Question 5: What is the best way to start a body paragraph in the Independent Writing essay?
- With a direct quotation from the prompt
- With a clear topic sentence (Correct answer)
- With a question to the reader
- With a personal greeting
Correct answer: With a clear topic sentence
A clear topic sentence introduces the paragraph's main idea.
Question 6: Which word choice is most appropriate for formal academic writing?
- kids
- guys
- children (Correct answer)
- folks
Correct answer: children
'Children' is the formal, neutral term suitable for academic writing.
Question 7: How much time are you given for the Independent Writing task on the TOEFL iBT?
- 10 minutes
- 20 minutes
- 30 minutes (Correct answer)
- 50 minutes
Correct answer: 30 minutes
Test-takers have 30 minutes to plan and write the Independent essay.
TOEFL Writing & Composition 2
In the TOEFL iBT Integrated Writing task, how long is the recommended length of your response?