
writing revision for school leavers
Quiz by Rosita Meiluvienė
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Essay providing solutions to a problem: in the main body there can be up to 3 paragraphs where each of them presents a solution and its expected results
Essay providing solutions to a problem structure: introduction (state the problem); up to 3 main body paragraphs (where suggestions are provided); conclusion (summary + your opinion)
Answer choices
When writing an essay providing solutions to a problem in the introduction we state the ... and we may add a sentences that would mean that steps must be taken to solve it urgently.
Is it true that in opinion essay main body paragraph 3 is dedicated to an opposing viewpoint?
Opinion essay: in the introduction we write an ... statement which gives the reader a hint what our essay is going to be about. Also, we state our opinion.
Opinion essay: in conclusion we summarize what has been said and we ... our opinion.
For example=for...
As a result = ...
I ... believe
•For and against essay: Introduction: objective statement. Sentence which indicates that there are a ... of advantages and disadvantages.
For and againt essay: conclusion (... and author‘s opinion)
For and against essay: both advantages and disadvantages discussed in ... detail
disadvantages = ...
Also = ...
There are a number of ...
When writing a for and against essay the author must stay neutral and express his/ her opinion in the conclusion only.
Cause and effect essay: main body consists of two paragraphs. In these paragraphs causes and effects must be discussed ...
Writing a paragraph (when it comes to main body paragraphs) we must follow the structure: topic sentence -> .... sentences -> concluding sentence
Cause and effect essay: author's opinion may be stated only in ...
short forms are not ...in essays and other formal pieces of writing.
One of the key features of a semi-formal letter/ email: we start very formally (Dear Mr andMrs Jones,)but the ending is rather informal (Best wishes/ Regards, + your full name)
Semi formal letter/ email: style of writing should also be quite formal (do not omit pronouns, you can use complex sentences, avoid ... vocabulary).
Is “I hope this email finds you well” acceptable in semi formal letters/ emails?(as an opening remark)
When writing a semi formal letter/email we write opening remarks and reason for writing in the ... paragraph.
Articles are be written in semi -formal or formal style. The tone must be neutral and not too ...
How many paragraphs does an article consist of?
Article: in the introduction we present what the article is going to be about.
Article: in the main body paragraphs (usually 2) we develop the topic which is presented in the introduction.
Article: in the conclusion we summarize what has been said and make final ...
Avoid vocabulary ... in your writing.
Use ... to show connection between ideas and to make the text more coherent.
Report (duomenų komentavimas): write the ... in accordance to what is given in the situation.
Basically you can apply the following structure in your report: introduction; main body (describing what you can see in the pie/ line/ bar chart; main trends); conclusion .
In the report (just like in any other piece of writing) try to use rich ... and actively apply linkers.
Report is written in ... style