TOEFL Writing & Composition 2

Question 1

In the TOEFL iBT Integrated Writing task, how long is the recommended length of your response?

Accepted Answer

150-225 words

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

'However' introduces a contrasting idea between two statements.

Question 3

In the Integrated Writing task, the lecture usually does what to the reading passage?

Accepted Answer

Challenges or casts doubt on it

Answer

The lecture typically opposes or challenges the points made in the reading.

Question 4

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The list of items is long.

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

With a clear topic sentence

Answer

A clear topic sentence introduces the paragraph's main idea.

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