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For and against essay

Quiz by Rosita Meiluvienė

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  • Q1
    A for and against essay is...
    an informal piece of writing where a writer represents his/ her opinion.
    a formal piece of writing where a writer disucsses the advantages and disadvantages of a topic.
    30s
  • Q2
    One - sided essays are the ones where the author gives his/ her opinion in the introduction and then gives arguments to support his/ her opinion, also dedicating one paragraph to present an opposing view.
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q3
    Balanced essays are the ones which include arguments for and against (including examples). In this type of essays the author's opinion is stated in the conclusion.
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q4
    A well-organized paragraph supports or develops a single controlling idea, which is expressed in a sentence called the topic sentence.
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q5
    A topic sentence is followed by...
    supporting sentences that further explain the idea in the topic sentence.
    ideas that are not necessarily related to the topic sentence.
    30s
  • Q6
    An essay must be written in a neutral way (avoid using "you").
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q7
    Which phrase/ word should you choose to introduce an example?
    This is because of/ due to...
    Although
    30s
  • Q8
    Which phrase/ word should you choose to show contrast?
    On the other hand/ However...
    Furthermore/ moreover...
    30s
  • Q9
    "All things considered" a phrase commonly used to...
    conclude.
    introduce a new argument.
    30s
  • Q10
    Passive voice is commonly used in essays. Choose the right passive voice sentence:
    Studies have carried out that prove...
    Studies have been carried out that prove...
    30s

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