This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Ielts > Ielts Writing – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ielts Writing Quiz 5 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How long do you have to complete the writing section of the IELTS exam? A) 60 minutes. B) 40 minutes. C) 50 minutes. D) 45 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 60 minutes. 2. If the test taker does not include an overview (a summary of the most important points-main trends/ changes/ stages) in the response, their rating for TA is limited to Band ..... A) BAND 5. B) BAND 6. C) BAND 7. D) BAND 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) BAND 5. 3. What is a synonym for remained stable? A) Rocketed upwards. B) Fluctuated greatly. C) Stable remainings. D) Stayed unchanged. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Stayed unchanged. 4. A formal word for 'so' is A) Therefore/ as a result. B) However /especially. C) But /yeah. D) In addition / furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore/ as a result. 5. The total length for the writing exam is 1 hour.How many minutes should you spend on Writing Task 2? A) 20. B) 30. C) 40. D) 50. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 40. 6. Email helps people working in the same company ..... effective communication. A) Maintain. B) Has. C) Build. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maintain. 7. Which of the following is NOT a common type of IELTS Writing Task 2 essay? A) Problem-solution essay. B) Opinion essay. C) Narrative essay. D) Argumentative essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Narrative essay. 8. Which of the following is an appropriate structure for a task 1 writing? A) Introduction, body, conclusion. B) Introduction, overview, detailed description. C) Introduction, overview, conclusion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introduction, overview, detailed description. 9. Approximately 70% (a) women have experienced this as compared to only 30% (b) men. A) A. of. B) For. C) To. D) In. E) From. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. of. 10. Read the writing prompt below and decide what is the topic about?'School are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet, and they can study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?' A) Health. B) Working life. C) Environment. D) Technology in Education. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Technology in Education. 11. What are some tips for improving writing skills for the IELTS exam? A) Practice writing regularly, focus on grammar and vocabulary, read and analyze sample essays, seek feedback from a teacher or tutor, and familiarize yourself with the IELTS writing task requirements. B) Avoid reading sample essays. C) Watch TV instead of practicing writing. D) Ignore grammar and vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Practice writing regularly, focus on grammar and vocabulary, read and analyze sample essays, seek feedback from a teacher or tutor, and familiarize yourself with the IELTS writing task requirements. 12. Which of the following answers are the marking criteria for IELTS Writing Task 2 A) Task Response; Grammatical Range and Accuracy; Lexical Resource; Coherence and Cohesion. B) Fluency and Coherence; Grammatical Range and Accuracy; Lexical Resource; Pronunciation. C) Task Achievement; Grammatical Range and Accuracy; Lexical Resource; Coherence and Cohesion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Task Response; Grammatical Range and Accuracy; Lexical Resource; Coherence and Cohesion. 13. You shouldn't copy words from the question in both Tasks. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 14. How long should you spend on Writing Part 2? A) However long it takes to finish it. B) 50 mins. C) 40 mins. D) 30 mins. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 40 mins. 15. How many sentence should you write in INTRODUCTION paragraph? A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2. 16. Lana is a teacher ..... always loves to help other people. A) Which. B) Whom. C) Who. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Who. 17. The amount of water used in city A accounted for 30%, which was three times ..... that of city B at 10%. A) As much as. B) As many as. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As much as. 18. Complete the following sentence so that the key feature presented in the sentence is highlighted:The number of private vehicles sold increased considerably in the given period, ..... A) Which was understandable due to high demands. B) Then decreased afterwards. C) From 100 to 1, 900 models. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) From 100 to 1, 900 models. 19. How many marking criteria in IELTS writing task 2? A) 5. B) 3. C) 6. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 4. 20. Overview unclear. A) Band 4. B) Band 5. C) Band 6. D) Band 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Band 5. 21. Choose the correct options: A) The line graph shows how many Finnish people went to the cinema between June and October 2014. B) The line graph shows how much Finnish people went to the cinema between June and October 2014. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The line graph shows how many Finnish people went to the cinema between June and October 2014. 22. What are some useful resources for practicing IELTS writing exam tasks? A) Watching movies and TV shows. B) Learning to play a musical instrument. C) Attending a cooking class. D) Some useful resources for practicing IELTS writing exam tasks include official IELTS practice materials, online writing courses, IELTS preparation books, and sample writing tasks available on the official IELTS website. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Some useful resources for practicing IELTS writing exam tasks include official IELTS practice materials, online writing courses, IELTS preparation books, and sample writing tasks available on the official IELTS website. 23. Identify the structure for this prompt:Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they argue, leads to a more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree with this view? What other things can people do in order to have a satisfying working life? A) Double-Question Essay. B) Problem/SolutionCauses/Solutions. C) Discussion Essay. D) Pros & Cons. E) Opinion Essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Double-Question Essay. 24. The year 2000 saw ..... in high street purchases. A) A drop. B) Drop. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A drop. 25. Does IELTS Writing Part 1 contain a conclusion? A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NO. 26. Which option is wrong when talking about writing Introduction? A) You can't get a good score if you just focus on the introduction. B) It is advisable to write a long introduction to demonstrate language proficiency. C) Writing a lengthy introduction is a waste of time. D) The introduction should meet two requirements:introduce the topic and give a general answer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is advisable to write a long introduction to demonstrate language proficiency. 27. What is the academic style of writing? A) Informal and From The First Person Point Of View. B) Descriptive Writing. C) Both Formal and Informal. D) Formal and From The Third Person Point Of View. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Formal and From The Third Person Point Of View. 28. Synonyms of "to reach the bottom" ? A) To reach a middle point. B) To reach the highest point. C) To reach the lowest point. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To reach the lowest point. 29. Synonyms of "segment" ? A) Data. B) Ratio. C) Figure. D) Line. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Line. 30. Harry has a ..... for knowledge and is a quick learner in the Geography class. A) Thirst. B) Hunger. C) Ability. D) Wish. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thirst. 31. How long does the Writing last? A) 30 minutes. B) 45 minutes. C) 60 minutes. D) 1 hour and half. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 60 minutes. 32. What following adverbs do you use to clarify an idea? A) But, in fact, simply put. B) In fact, simply put, in other words. C) In fact, in other words, therefore. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In fact, simply put, in other words. 33. What type of essay is this:In today's society, success is often measured in terms of wealth and possessions. Do you think these are the best measure of success? What makes a successful person? A) Opinion. B) Advantage/Disadvantage. C) Problem-Solution. D) Two Part question. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Two Part question. 34. How many criteria are there to score an IELTS Writing Task 2 essay? A) 3. B) 4. C) 5. D) 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 4. 35. Cities like London or Tokyo are common places ..... many global sporting events are usually held. A) Why. B) Where. C) When. D) That. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Where. 36. "Some people claim that women in leadership roles are more successful than men. I can not entirely agree with this because gender is not the main factor in evaluating a good chief, and it seems both sides have the same ability" . According to this introduction, what type would the essay be? A) It would be a partially agree essay. B) It would be a strong agree essay. C) It would be a strong disagree essay. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It would be a partially agree essay. 37. Nearly a ..... of participants prefer to go online with a smartphone. A) Half. B) Third. C) Two-thirds. D) Quarter. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Third. 38. Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed? 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: B) Two direct Questions. 39. If a Task 2 response is tangential (on-topic but off-task), what is the highest TR band that can be awarded? A) BAND 4. B) BAND 5. C) BAND 3. D) BAND 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) BAND 4. 40. Will you lose marks if you are under the word count? A) Definitely No. B) Absolutely Yes. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Absolutely Yes. 41. What type of essay is this?"When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration.To what extent do you agree or disagree?" A) Discussion. B) Two-part question. C) Opinion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Opinion. 42. Responds to the prompt in a very minimal way. A) Band 4. B) Band 5. C) Band 6. D) Band 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Band 4. 43. Test-takers should use ..... voice when describing manufacturing process A) Active. B) Passive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Passive. 44. ..... the trend of smartphone usage among teenagers over the last decade. A) The given chart illustrate. B) The provided chart illustrates. C) The given charts illustrates. D) The provided chart illustrate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The provided chart illustrates. 45. What is the word count requirement for Task 1 in the IELTS writing exam? A) 200 words. B) 150 words. C) 100 words. D) 500 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 150 words. 46. Which of the following is the BEST introductory sentence for a past-past map? A) The maps illustrate how the town will change in the years to come. B) The maps reveal how the town centre has developed since the 18th century. C) The maps below show the changes that took place in the town of Riverton between 1990 and 2010. D) The maps demonstrate the proposed changes to be made to the city centre. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The maps below show the changes that took place in the town of Riverton between 1990 and 2010. 47. When writing about graphs/tables you should write about the overall trend. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 48. Is it possible to write too much? A) Yes, write a lot. B) No, if your answer is too long, it shows you cannot structure or concentrate your ideas. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No, if your answer is too long, it shows you cannot structure or concentrate your ideas. 49. What type of essay is this:Many students have the opportunity to study some or all of their course in a foreign country.What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad? A) Advantage/Disadvantage. B) Problem-Solution. C) Opinion. D) Two part question. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Advantage/Disadvantage. 50. What are the names of those criteria? A) A. Task Achievement-Coherence and Cohesion-Lexical Resource-Grammatical Range and Accuracy. B) B. Task Response-Coherence and Cohesion-Lexical Resource-Grammatical Range and Accuracy. C) C. Fluency and Coherence-Pronunciation-Lexical Resource-Grammatical Range and Accuracy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Task Achievement-Coherence and Cohesion-Lexical Resource-Grammatical Range and Accuracy. 51. Cinema was the ..... preferred form of entertainment in the UK. A) Tiniest. B) Lowest. C) Fewest. D) Least. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Least. 52. The playground is ..... the school building. A) Beside of. B) Next from. C) Adjacent to. D) Next. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adjacent to. 53. These measures are designed to deter an enemy attack. Deter means ..... A) To prevent. B) To encourage. C) To increase. D) To threat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To prevent. 54. How many words do we need to write (at least!) for Task 1? A) 125. B) 150. C) 175. D) 250. E) 225. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 150. 55. What are the things contestants should not do in IELTS Writing test? A) A, B & C. B) Using abbreviations. C) Using contractions. D) Using too many figures from the data. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A, B & C. 56. How much time should we spend on Task 2? A) 25 minutes. B) 20 minutes. C) 45 minutes. D) 40 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 40 minutes. 57. A sharp and sudden fall in numbers is best described as a ..... A) Rise. B) Decline. C) Drop. D) Growth. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Drop. 58. We should use contraction in IELTS writing such as don't, can't, 've A) False. B) True. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 59. What is The IELTS Writing Task 1? A) Write an essay to provide your point of view. B) A summary about some visual information. C) Writing an email. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A summary about some visual information. 60. What type of question might you find in Task 1 of the Academic IELTS Writing test? A) Discuss both views and give your opinion. B) Summarize information from a graph or chart. C) Write a letter. D) Write about a personal experience. 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