This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Ielts > Ielts Writing – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ielts Writing Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The government could ..... a campaign of television commercials to ..... public awareness of environmental issues. A) Launch, rise. B) Set, raise. C) Set up, rise. D) Launch, raise. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Launch, raise. 2. Which is the correct order in an IELTS writing task 1 response? A) Introduction, Body, Overview. B) Body, Overview, Introduction. C) Overview, Introduction, Body. D) Introduction, Overview, Body. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Introduction, Overview, Body. 3. Mary, ..... boyfriend didn't turn up, ended by having lunch with Peter. A) Whom. B) Whose. C) Which. D) Who. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Whose. 4. What is the significance of vocabulary in the IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors? A) It only affects pronunciation. B) It plays a role in having a variety of words and using them correctly. C) It contributes to fluency alone. D) It doesn't impact the Speaking score. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It plays a role in having a variety of words and using them correctly. 5. Which is most similar to the word/phraseSchool of Thought A) An exclusive belief. B) An idea. C) A shared belief. D) A shared statement. E) An exclusive statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A shared belief. 6. Which of the adverbs describe a big change? A) Slightly, marginally, negligibly. B) Dramatically. C) Significantly, considerably. D) Sharply, rapidly. E) Remarkably, strikingly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dramatically. 7. What type of essay question is this:People today do not feel safe either at home or when they are out. What are the causes? What are the solutions? A) Opinion. B) Discussion. C) Causes-Solutions. D) Causes-Effects. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Causes-Solutions. 8. It depends ..... the situation A) From. B) On. C) For. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) On. 9. How to describe 57%? A) Almost half. B) Just above half. C) About a quarter. D) Almost all. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Just above half. 10. What is a synonym for bigger? A) Later. B) Improved. C) Massiver. D) Greater. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Greater. 11. Complete the following sentence so that the key feature presented in the sentence is highlighted:Between 2000 and 2002, oil exports showed ..... growth. The number of barrels exported increased from 300, 000 to 902, 900. A) Good. B) Remarkable. C) Transformative. D) Gradual. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Remarkable. 12. Phrasal verbs involve combining a verb with one or more adjectives. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. I'll have coffee ..... tea for breakfast, as I prefer a strong caffeine kick in the morning. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Or. 14. Which of the adverbs describe a fast change? A) Slightly, marginally, negligibly. B) Dramatically. C) Significantly, considerably. D) Sharply, rapidly. E) Remarkably, strikingly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sharply, rapidly. 15. In writing Task 1 Academic, you are asked to: A) Describe a bar, a graph, a map or a process. B) An essay. C) A letter. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Describe a bar, a graph, a map or a process. 16. In conclusion, making people contribute towards ..... cost of medical treatment for self-inflicted diseases could ..... A) -. B) A. C) An. D) The. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The. 17. How many words should you write? A) As much as you like. B) At least 180 words. C) A minimum of 350. D) A minimum of 250. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A minimum of 250. 18. Over the past 30 years, the area ..... into a residential district. A) Is transformed. B) Is going to be transformed. C) Was transforming. D) Has been transformed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Has been transformed. 19. What is the maximum word count for Task 1 and 2 in the IELTS Writing test? A) 180-280. B) There is no maximum word count. C) 200-300. D) 250-400. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There is no maximum word count. 20. Which linker can introduce a new topic or change in the description? A) Maybe / Probably. B) Firstly / Secondly. C) Very / Extremely. D) On the other hand / Meanwhile. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) On the other hand / Meanwhile. 21. You should always give your opinion in an IELTS Task 2 essay. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 22. By 2010, the old houses ..... , and a supermarket was built in their place. A) Are demolished. B) Were demolishing. C) Had been demolished. D) Had demolished. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Had been demolished. 23. Older people are especially ..... to cold temperatures even inside their homes. A) Vulnerable. B) Sensible. C) Strong. D) Healthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vulnerable. 24. What is the minimum word count of task 1? A) 220. B) 200. C) 150. D) 100. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 150. 25. Which format's increase/ decrease sped up in the second decade? A) DVD. B) Cinema. C) Streaming. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Streaming. 26. Task 1 requires you to write a summary of visual information. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. A very fast and dramatic decrease is best described as a ..... A) Gradual decline. B) Steady drop. C) Sharp fall. D) Small dip. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sharp fall. 28. In 1985, the village ..... a small school and several houses. A) Contain. B) Contained. C) Contains. D) Had contained. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Contained. 29. Choose an option to complete the sentence:The graph shows a ..... the number of violent crimes. A) Decrease on. B) Decrease at. C) Decrease in. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Decrease in. 30. What is the recommended time allocation for IELTS Writing Task 2? A) 20 minutes. B) 80 minutes. C) 60 minutes. D) 40 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 40 minutes. 31. The proportion of female students ..... between 1992 and 2012. A) Fell sharply. B) Decreased sharply. C) Increased sharply. D) Stayed the same. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Increased sharply. 32. Line graph/bar chart/ pie chart vocabulary:Synonym for:rose A) Plummeted. B) Dropped. C) Fell. D) Grew. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Grew. 33. What is the type of this essay? "Obesity is a major problem especially for children. What are the causes and the possible solutions. A) Opinion. B) Cause-Solution. C) Cause-Effect. D) Problem-Solution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cause-Solution. 34. What defines a good topic sentence? A) It introduces a new topic. B) It identifies the main idea of the paragraph. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It identifies the main idea of the paragraph. 35. What is the minimum word count for IELTS Writing Task 2? A) 150 words. B) 250 words. C) 300 words. D) 200 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 250 words. 36. Provide an example of a 'compare and contrast' essay topic. A) Comparing two different types of music. B) Discussing the benefits of exercise on mental health. C) Comparing and contrasting two different vacation destinations. D) Exploring the history of ancient civilizations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comparing and contrasting two different vacation destinations. 37. Write about the similarities between the two graphs and their implications. A) Analyzing the paper quality, ink used, and printing method to find similarities. B) Focusing on the legends, titles, and gridlines to understand the implications. C) The correct answer is to compare shapes, trends, and key data points to identify similarities and understand the implications. D) Comparing colors, fonts, and labels to identify similarities. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The correct answer is to compare shapes, trends, and key data points to identify similarities and understand the implications. 38. From the ..... it is clear that the majority of participants prefer to use smartphones and laptops. A) Line graph. B) Bar chart. C) Pie chart. D) Table. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pie chart. 39. There are ..... tasks in Writing test. A) 3. B) 2. C) 4. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2. 40. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Overview paragraph in Task 1? A) It should include detailed statistics. B) It summarizes the main trends or key features of the data. C) It gives the writer's opinion. D) It should repeat the introduction using synonyms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It summarizes the main trends or key features of the data. 41. An injection of something into your blood to prevent illness A) A syringe. B) An inhaler. C) A cuff. D) A jab. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A jab. 42. What is the recommended time for task 1? A) 15 minutes. B) 20 minutes. C) 30 minutes. D) 25 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 20 minutes. 43. Which is most similar to the word/phraserationale A) Mind Control. B) Seriousness. C) Make something believable. D) Interest. E) Explanation. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Explanation. 44. Which of the following should you avoid in IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic)? A) Making guesses about the causes of trends. B) Reporting facts from the visual data. C) Using formal language. D) Describing comparisons between data. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Making guesses about the causes of trends. 45. In total, how many main question types are there FOR TASK 2? A) 2 types. B) 3 types. C) 4 types. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 4 types. 46. Classify the following sentence.To be promoted in such a leading marketing company is Tom's expectation for years, which can also be seized if there is an equally-paid effort for that. A) Compound. B) Complex. C) Compound-Complex. D) Simple. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Compound-Complex. 47. "rapid" is unexpected change A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 48. How many sentences should the Introduction have? A) 1-2. B) 4-5. C) 2-3. D) 3-4. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1-2. 49. Painful and uncomfortable feelings experienced by a person in crisis. A) Compassionate. B) Emotional distress. C) Profane language. D) Desensitization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotional distress. 50. For most of Writing task 2 you should use ..... A) Write about a graph / bar chart. B) Past perfect. C) Colons:. D) Present tense. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Present tense. 51. What type of essay question is this:Everyone should stay at school until 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree? A) Cause-Solution. B) Discussion. C) Opinion. D) Cause-Effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Opinion. 52. ..... an office building between the present and the future. A) The provided maps show the changes of. B) The provided maps shows the changes of. C) The provided map show the changes of. D) The provide maps show the changes of. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The provided maps show the changes of. 53. What does detrimental mean? A) Greater. B) Harmful. C) Beneficial. D) Infant. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Harmful. 54. How many words should you write for Task 1 in the IELTS Writing test? A) At least 150 words. B) At least 250 words. C) At least 100 words. D) At least 200 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) At least 150 words. 55. What is a common mistake students make when writing a 'opinion' essay? A) Not having a clear thesis statement. B) Including too many personal anecdotes instead of evidence. C) Not providing enough evidence or examples to support their opinion. D) Using too much evidence or examples to support their opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not providing enough evidence or examples to support their opinion. 56. How many minutes are recommended for completing Writing Task 2? A) 20 minutes. B) 30 minutes. C) 40 minutes. D) 60 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 40 minutes. 57. What are the four main criteria used to assess IELTS Writing Task 2 essays? A) Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency. B) Spelling, punctuation, word count, and handwriting. C) Task achievement, coherence and cohesion, vocabulary, and grammar. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Task achievement, coherence and cohesion, vocabulary, and grammar. 58. Increase (synonym) A) Go up. B) Add up. C) In total. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Go up. 59. Why is it important to proofread and edit your IELTS Writing essay before submission? A) It is not necessary. B) To check for grammar and spelling errors. C) To add more information. D) To make the essay shorter. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To check for grammar and spelling errors. 60. How much time should candidates spend on IELTS Academic Writing Task 2? A) 40 minutes. B) 35 minutes. C) 30 minutes. D) 60 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 40 minutes. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesIelts Writing Quiz 1Ielts 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