This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Ielts > Ielts Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ielts Writing Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which is most similar to the word/phraseMajor in A) Subject. B) Education. C) Field of teaching. D) Area of specialization. E) Study. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Area of specialization. 2. She wanted to go shopping, ..... she didn't have enough money, so she decided to window-shop instead. A) And. B) So. C) Or. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yet. 3. In all likelihood, = A) Overall,. B) In all probability,. C) It's highly doubtful that. D) It seems unlikely that. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In all probability,. 4. I like playing basketball, and my brother likes playing tennis. A) Simple. B) Compound-complex. C) Compound. D) Complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Compound. 5. Some students, however, choose to take ..... year out before starting university. A) An. B) The. C) -. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. 6. Which skill is MOST directly assessed when a candidate highlights overall increases, decreases, or stability without specific figures? A) Using appropriate vocabulary. B) Identifying main features. C) Comparing and contrasting data. D) Organizing information logically. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Identifying main features. 7. Finance comprised the ..... of the numbers of students enrolled in, at 80%. A) Majority. B) Highest. C) Minority. D) Large. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Majority. 8. Collocations are combinations of words that never occur together in language. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 9. What are the key elements of developing arguments in opinion essays? A) Providing evidence, reasoning, and counterarguments. B) Ignoring counterarguments. C) Including irrelevant information. D) Using emotions and personal anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Providing evidence, reasoning, and counterarguments. 10. Be transformed into =? A) Be moved into. B) Be removed by. C) Be turned into. D) Be erected to. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Be turned into. 11. The line graph illustrates ..... visitors traveled to a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017 A) How much. B) How many. C) The number of. D) The amount of. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) How many. 12. What is the best way to prepare for the IELTS Writing test? A) Memorize sample answers. B) Write essays on different topics. C) Practice speaking. D) Read a lot of books. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Write essays on different topics. 13. The figure ..... visitors to National Museum increased from 10 million in 2000 to 12 million in 2005. A) Of. B) For. C) To. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For. 14. Task Achievement and Task Response carry more weight than the other three criteria. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 15. On the one hand, research shows that women outperform men in competencies, especially caring for others' skills and building relationships. A) It's a topic sentence. B) It's a developing idea. C) It's a supporting idea. D) It's an example or explanation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It's a topic sentence. 16. One of the ..... of living with someone is having to share a bathroom. A) Advantages. B) Drawbacks. C) Advantage. D) Disadvantage. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Drawbacks. 17. Which of the following should be included in the OVERVIEW paragraph of Task 1? A) Detailed data and numbers. B) Personal opinions about the trends. C) A summary of the main trends or significant features. D) A list of all the data points. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A summary of the main trends or significant features. 18. What is correct answer? A) In the 1925, the number increased at the peak of the image. B) In 1925, the number of male athletes increased to the highest point, at 300, 000 people. C) In 1925, the number went to the top of the bar chart, it is 300, 000. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In 1925, the number of male athletes increased to the highest point, at 300, 000 people. 19. Identify the structure for this prompt:Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. A) Pros & Cons. B) Problem/SolutionCauses/Solutions. C) Double-Question Essay. D) Discussion Essay. E) Opinion Essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Discussion Essay. 20. How much is task 1 worth? A) 1/4 of your total Writing mark. B) 1/3 of your total Writing mark. C) 1/2 of your total Writing mark. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1/3 of your total Writing mark. 21. What are the fastest IELTS skills to grind? A) Listening and Speaking. B) Reading and Writing. C) Writing and Speaking. D) Listening and Reading. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Listening and Reading. 22. What is verb 3 for deliver? A) Deliver. B) Delivery. C) Delivern. D) Delivered. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Delivered. 23. Summarize the information presented in the two graphs in a concise manner. A) The first graph shows increasing sales over time, and the second graph shows improving profit margins. B) Both graphs display stagnant sales and profit margins. C) The first graph shows decreasing sales over time, and the second graph shows declining profit margins. D) The first graph illustrates fluctuating sales, and the second graph depicts inconsistent profit margins. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The first graph shows increasing sales over time, and the second graph shows improving profit margins. 24. What do you have to do in IELTS Writing Task 1? A) Describe written information. B) Write an essay. C) Write a letter. D) Describe visual information. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Describe visual information. 25. Task 1 is worth fewer marks than Task 2. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 26. Which of the following word means "increase" ? A) Decline. B) Decrease. C) Plummet. D) Peak. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Peak. 27. How long do you get to complete Task 2? A) 30 minutes. B) 40 minutes. C) 60 minutes. D) 50 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 40 minutes. 28. What is the purpose of the conclusion in a discussion essay? A) To summarize the main arguments without expressing personal views. B) To restate your own opinion and disregard the opposing viewpoint. C) To summarize the main arguments and restate your own opinion in a balanced manner. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To summarize the main arguments and restate your own opinion in a balanced manner. 29. How much time do you have to complete the IELTS Writing Test? A) 60. B) 20. C) 40. D) 30. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 60. 30. Which of the following IS NOT the correct marking criterion? A) Task achievement. B) Lexical Resource. C) Coherence and Cohesion. D) Grammatical Range. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Grammatical Range. 31. Which word/word phrase needs correction in the following sentence?Food, clothes and other services were very small sources of revenue, accounting for only 4.5% combining. A) Revenue. B) Combining. C) Were. D) Sources. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Combining. 32. What can the candidates do to enhance their source of ideas related to IELTS Writing Task 2? A) Watch a lot of movies. B) Read top-seller novels. C) Read a lot of books. D) Be empathetic, read something academic, and try to view the both sides. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Be empathetic, read something academic, and try to view the both sides. 33. Select the minimum length for Task 1: A) 150 words. B) 200 words. C) 100 words. D) 250 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 150 words. 34. What should the thesis statement do? A) Introduce the topic. B) Answer the essay question. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Answer the essay question. 35. Don't confuse key features with details. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 36. What type of writing format must we use when we do the writing test? A) Informal Writing. B) Both of Informal and Formal Writing. C) Formal Writing. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Formal Writing. 37. The line graph depicts ..... money was invested in four financial assets from 1988 to 2014 A) How many. B) The number of. C) The amount of. D) How much. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) How much. 38. Which of the following is NOT a step in a production process? A) Transport. B) Distribute. C) Assemble. D) Accelerate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Accelerate. 39. Line graph/bar chart/ pie chart vocabulary:Synonym for:while A) Whereas. B) Greater. C) Therefore. D) Regarding. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Whereas. 40. How do you generally start informal letters? A) Dear Dave,. B) Dear Sir or Madam,. C) Dear Dave Jenkins,. D) Dear Mr. Jenkins,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dear Dave,. 41. What is the minimum word length for writing task 2? A) 300 words. B) 250 words. C) 150 words. D) 200 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 250 words. 42. I would expect that = A) It's probable. B) It's improbable. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It's probable. 43. How many words should you write for IELTS Writing Task 1? A) 150. B) 200. C) 250. D) 100. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 150. 44. How many body paragraphs are recommended in most IELTS Task 2 essays? A) Two. B) Four. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Two. 45. Which of the following words describes a trend that shows variation without a clear pattern? A) Skyrocket. B) Fluctuate. C) Remain unchanged. D) Drop. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fluctuate. 46. What should we do in Task 1 writing? A) Do not compare or contrast information. B) Make a clear summary of the information. C) Give your opinion on the information. D) Select only important information to describe. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Select only important information to describe. 47. How much time is allocated for Academic IELTS Writing Task 1? A) 10 minutes. B) 40 minutes. C) 30 minutes. D) 20 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 20 minutes. 48. Choose the similar answer for this sentence. "In my opinion, AI will be the best teacher in the future." A) I reject the notion that AI will be the best teacher in the future. B) I concur that AI will be the best teacher in the future. C) I disagree that AI will be the best teacher in the future. D) From my perspective, AI will be the best teacher in the future. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) From my perspective, AI will be the best teacher in the future. 49. How many words should you write in Writing task 2? A) A minimum of 250. B) No more than250 words. C) A minimum of 150. D) As much as possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A minimum of 250. 50. The company ..... is very near my school. A) That he is work for. B) Where he work for. C) He is working for. D) Where he are working for. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He is working for. 51. What type of introduction is it? Select the correct one. A) Dramatic, Interesting or Funny Story. B) Surprising Statistics or Facts. C) Historical Background. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Surprising Statistics or Facts. 52. Should we pay attention to tenses in the IELTS WRITING TASK 1? A) True. B) False. C) It depends. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 53. What is the first sentence in every body paragraph? A) Topic sentence. B) #1 sentence. C) Intro sentence. D) Main idea 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic sentence. 54. Which of the following is a typical structure for a problem-solution essay? A) Introduction, explanation of the problem, suggested solutions, conclusion. B) Problem, advantages, disadvantages. C) Introduction, only solutions. D) Introduction, reasons for the problem, conclusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction, explanation of the problem, suggested solutions, conclusion. 55. Do you have to complete Task 1 first? A) Yes, I must do Task 1 first. B) No, I can do Task 2 first. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, I can do Task 2 first. 56. The more you write in the essay, the more likely you are to get a higher score A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 57. In what part do we paraphrase the question? A) Introduction. B) Overview. C) Body paragraphs. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduction. 58. Clear overview presented. A) Band 4. B) Band 5. C) Band 6. D) Band 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Band 7. 59. What type of information should be included in Task 1 of the IELTS writing exam? A) A short story about a personal experience. B) A recipe for a popular dish. C) A list of famous landmarks in a specific country. D) Description of a graph, chart, table, or diagram and a comparison of the data presented. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Description of a graph, chart, table, or diagram and a comparison of the data presented. 60. What could negatively affect your score in Task 1? A) Using linking words. B) Describing key trends. C) Grouping similar data. D) Failing to include an overview. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Failing to include an overview. Next →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesIelts Writing Quiz 2Ielts Writing Quiz 3Ielts Writing Quiz 4Ielts Writing Quiz 5Ielts Writing Quiz 6Ielts Writing Quiz 7Ielts Writing Quiz 8Ielts Writing Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books