This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Ielts > Ielts Writing – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ielts Writing Quiz 12 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Don't be inaccurate. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 2. Identify the structure for this prompt:Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world.What do you think are the main causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it? A) Discussion Essay. B) Double-Question Essay. C) Problem/SolutionCauses/Solutions. D) Pros & Cons. E) Opinion Essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Problem/SolutionCauses/Solutions. 3. Do present a clear overview of main trends, differences, or stages. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 4. How many paraphraphs should you have in an Ielts Writing Task 1? A) 4. B) 3. C) 2. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 4. 5. Why is it important to have a strong conclusion in an opinion essay? A) To summarize the main points and leave a lasting impression on the reader. B) To confuse the reader with contradictory information. C) To make the essay longer and meet the word count requirement. D) To introduce new ideas that were not discussed in the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To summarize the main points and leave a lasting impression on the reader. 6. In conclusion, there are no significant differences among gender in terms of leadership effectiveness. It means men and women are equally suitable for leadership roles. A) It's a good enough conclusion. B) It's not a good one. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It's a good enough conclusion. 7. What's another way to describe 65%? A) More than a third. B) Two-thirds. C) Just over a half. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two-thirds. 8. Based ..... what I know A) In. B) From. C) On. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) On. 9. What is the purpose of CONCLUSION paragraph in Task 2? A) To summarize the main points. B) To provide an argument. C) To ask a question. D) To introduce new ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To summarize the main points. 10. A device used fro measuring blood pressure A) A stethoscope. B) A jab. C) An inhaler. D) A cuff. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A cuff. 11. Which of these can you use in the test room? A) Pencils only. B) Pens only. C) Pencils, pens and erasers only. D) Pencils and erasers only. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pencils, pens and erasers only. 12. READ THE INTRODUCTION BELOW AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT TYPE OF ESSAY:"Some people believe that there are no compelling reasons for us to protect animal species from extinction as it occurs naturally. I personally disagree with this conviction and will support my argument in the essay below." A) ADVANTAGES-DISADVANTAGES. B) DOUBLE QUESTION. C) DISCUSSION. D) OPINION. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) OPINION. 13. True or False:It is important to analyze the given prompt and understand the requirements before writing your essay in Task 2. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 14. What is the maximum score for each criterion in the IELTS Writing Task 2 marking scheme? A) 10. B) 9. C) 5. D) 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 9. 15. You should use ..... from the question paper as far as possible A) Your own words. B) Words. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Your own words. 16. The line graph compares ..... people who were employed in three different sectors in the UK from 2000 to 2010 A) The amount of. B) How many. C) The number of. D) How much. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The number of. 17. Percentage is replaceable with ratio. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 18. Can you put new opinions in the conclusion of task 2? A) Yes. B) No. C) Depending on the question type. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 19. How many types of question are there in Task 2? A) 6. B) 7. C) 4. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 5. 20. Amount of is interchangeable with quantity of. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 21. The following paragraph is ..... It is clear that there was a fall in the number of marriages in the USA between 1970 and 2000. The majority of adult Americans were married in both years, but the proportion of single adults was higher in 2000. A) Introduction. B) Conclusion/Overview. C) Main body. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conclusion/Overview. 22. Lacking adequate sleep A) Compassionate. B) Traumatized. C) Sleep-deprived. D) Prolonged. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sleep-deprived. 23. REPERCUSSIONS is the good effects that happen later as a result of an event, which continues for a long time afterward A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 24. How many minutes can we spend for IELTS Writing test? A) 60. B) 45. C) 40. D) 20. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 60. 25. Choose the best sentence which is the same meaning with the previous one.The number of people owning mobile phones rose dramatically between 1990 and 1995. A) The number of people owning mobile phones went down dramatically between 1990 and 1995. B) There was a dramatic rise in the number of people buying mobile phones between 1990 and 1995. C) There was a dramatic rise in the number of people owning mobile phones between 1990 and 1995. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) There was a dramatic rise in the number of people owning mobile phones between 1990 and 1995. 26. Which is most similar to the word/phraseabolish A) Enable. B) Defeat. C) Remove. D) Reveal. E) Destroy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Remove. 27. If you only use simple sentences, which marking criterion will be affected the most? A) Grammatical Range & Accuracy. B) Task Response. C) Coherence & Cohesion. D) Lexical Resource. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Grammatical Range & Accuracy. 28. Jenny was tired, ..... she stayed up late to finish her project because she didn't want to miss the deadline. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 29. Does Task 2 have the same point value as Task 1? A) True. B) FASLE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FASLE. 30. Which is most similar to the word/phrasesubscribe to A) To share your idea with others. B) To publish a magazine. C) To disagree with something. D) To create a new idea. E) To believe in something. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) To believe in something. 31. How many minutes are you suggested to spend on Task 2? A) 20. B) 40. C) 80. D) 60. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 40. 32. A phrase to say that the numbers are going up or down A) The most striking aspect is . B) In summary . C) This number increases / decreases from . D) The data shows . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) This number increases / decreases from . 33. I highly doubt that A) It's probable. B) It's improbable. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It's improbable. 34. Why is it important to address counterarguments in an opinion essay? A) To waste time and space in the essay. B) To show that the writer has considered different perspectives and strengthen the overall argument. C) To confuse the reader with conflicting information. D) To ignore other viewpoints and make the argument seem stronger. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To show that the writer has considered different perspectives and strengthen the overall argument. 35. Which of the following is NOT the synonym of "show" ? A) Illustrate. B) Demonstrate. C) Integrate. D) Demonstrate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Integrate. 36. What is the minimum number of words required in Task 2? A) 300. B) 200. C) 250. D) 150. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 250. 37. Find the appropriate meaning of "according to genre" . A) By female or male. B) By type. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By type. 38. How much time is allotted for Task 1 in the IELTS writing exam? A) 20 minutes. B) 30 minutes. C) 10 minutes. D) 15 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 20 minutes. 39. Which verbs are useful for Writing Part One paraphrase A) Shows, highlights, depicts, illustrates. B) Gives. C) Hides. D) Takes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Shows, highlights, depicts, illustrates. 40. What type of essay question is this:In many countries, people now wear Western clothes (suits, jeans) rather than traditional clothing. Why? Is this a positive or negative development? A) Cause-Effect. B) Opinion. C) Discussion. D) 2 questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 2 questions. 41. Which of these situations is not a pitfall of an interviewer? A) Asking Hokey Questions About Ridiculous Topics. B) Asking Questions for Which the Right Answer is Always Yes. C) Comparison to other candidates versus the hiring criteria. D) Asking a series of follow-up questions that steadily dig deeper and uncover more specific information. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Asking a series of follow-up questions that steadily dig deeper and uncover more specific information. 42. Are we allowed to write more than the word limit? A) No, writing less is better. B) Yes, within the 10% leeway. C) No, we are not. D) Yes, within the 20% leeway. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes, within the 10% leeway. 43. True or False:It is important to present balanced arguments in an IELTS Writing Task 2 essay. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 44. The first year at college and university may turn out to be an ..... to many freshmen if not having prepared in advance. A) Intimidation. B) Inquisity. C) Encouragement. D) Incentive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Intimidation. 45. Synonyms of "fluctuate" ? A) Skyrocket. B) Dip. C) Oscillate. D) Level up. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Oscillate. 46. What type of essay requires you to analyze the reasons for a specific problem and propose solutions? A) A compare and contrast essay. B) A persuasive essay or a problem-solution essay. C) A narrative essay. D) A descriptive essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A persuasive essay or a problem-solution essay. 47. Using conversational style in IELTS Speaking means: A) Using formal and elaborate language. B) Being relaxed, direct, and informal in speech. C) Speaking slowly and clearly. D) Using complex vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Being relaxed, direct, and informal in speech. 48. Which of the following best describes the main purpose of IELTS Academic Writing Task 1? A) To argue a personal opinion on a social issue. B) To describe a process and give suggestions. C) To report, summarize, and compare visual data objectively. D) To narrate an event in chronological order. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To report, summarize, and compare visual data objectively. 49. Identify the structure for this prompt:These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past.Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? A) Pros & Cons. B) Problem/SolutionCauses/Solutions. C) Double-Question Essay. D) Opinion Essay. E) Discussion Essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pros & Cons. 50. Which of the following is NOT a common type of visual in Task 1? A) Pie chart. B) Dialogue script. C) Line graph. D) Bar chart. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dialogue script. 51. In task 1, an overview should not include ..... A) Stages. B) Noticeable features. C) Trends. D) Data (Eg:Numbers, statistics). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Data (Eg:Numbers, statistics). 52. Which nouns are useful for Question One Paraphrase? A) Drawing. B) Stuff below. C) Picture. D) Information, data, chart. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Information, data, chart. 53. Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. A) Advantages and Disadvantages. B) Two direct Questions. C) Opinion Essay. D) Two Views and Your Opinion. E) Problem&Solution Essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Two Views and Your Opinion. 54. The price of oil ..... reached $ 12/liter by 2025 A) Have. B) Will. C) Will have. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Will have. 55. What is the most important in Opinion type? A) Must compare the differences between own and other's point of views. B) You must clearly state and discuss your point of view. C) Only agree or disagree on one topic, do not choose a balanced opinion. D) Must discuss other people's points of view. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You must clearly state and discuss your point of view. 56. What is the minimum word length for Writing Task 2 in the IELTS Academic tests? A) 250 words. B) 230 words. C) 220 words. D) 215 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 250 words. 57. Some people claim that women in leadership roles are more successful than men A) It's not a good thesis statement. B) It's a good thesis statement. C) It's not a good general sentence. D) It's a good general sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It's a good general sentence. 58. In the introduction, the first sentence should be about? A) Background/ current situation. B) Paraphrase. C) Brief plan/ opinion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Background/ current situation. 59. Why do we paraphrase? A) To show off your vocabulary. B) To show the examiner you understand the question. C) To show off your grammar. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 60. Which tense is usually used to describe map changes from past to present? A) Future simple (will + verb). B) Present simple, because it is always true. C) Present continuous (is + verb-ing). D) Past simple, because the changes already happened. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Past simple, because the changes already happened. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesIelts Writing Quiz 1Ielts Writing Quiz 2Ielts Writing Quiz 3Ielts Writing Quiz 4Ielts Writing Quiz 5Ielts Writing Quiz 6Ielts Writing Quiz 7Ielts Writing Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books