This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Ielts > Ielts Writing – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ielts Writing Quiz 9 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. If you start your letter with "Dear Sir or Madam", how must you end it? A) Yours sincerely,. B) Take care,. C) Best regards,. D) Yours faithfully,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yours faithfully,. 2. How long should it take to write two body paragraphs? A) About 30 minutes. B) About 25 minutes. C) About 20 minutes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) About 20 minutes. 3. Line graph/bar chart/ pie chart vocabulary:Synonym for:SHOT UP A) Plunged. B) Dropped. C) Fell. D) Rocketed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rocketed. 4. What is an overview? A) It contains all the key features of the chart or graph. B) Talking about what the graph/ bar/ table is by paraphrasing the title of the graph. C) Explaining and comparing the major features. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It contains all the key features of the chart or graph. 5. How long is the IELTS test? A) 1 hour. B) 2.5 hours. C) 2 hours. D) 1.5 hours. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1 hour. 6. ..... residents' coffee and tea purchasing and consuming habits in last 4 weeks in five different cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart) in Australia. A) The given bar chart illustrates the percentage of. B) The given bar chart illustrate the percentage of. C) The given bar charts illustrates the percentage of. D) The given bar chart illustrate percentage of. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The given bar chart illustrates the percentage of. 7. A student writes only one side for a "Discuss both views" question.What happens? A) Grammar score drops. B) Task Response drops. C) Coherence score drops. D) Vocabulary score drops. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Task Response drops. 8. You have to paraphrase the essay question in an IELTS Writing Task. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. The bar chart ..... the number of men and women studying engineering at Australian universities between the years 1992 and 2012 at 10-year intervals. A) Illustrates. B) Tells. C) Includes. D) Integrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Illustrates. 10. Sympathetic; empathetic; warm-hearted; tolerant; kind A) Compassionate. B) Traumatized. C) Sleep-deprived. D) Broadened. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compassionate. 11. In many countries, people are living longer. What problems does this cause, and what solutions can be offered? A) Causes & Solutions. B) Opinion. C) Positive or Negative Development. D) Advantages & Disadvantages. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Causes & Solutions. 12. What are some effective ways to conclude an opinion essay? A) Ending abruptly without a proper conclusion. B) Summarizing the main points, restating the thesis statement, and leaving the reader with a thought-provoking statement. C) Introducing new information not previously discussed. D) Asking a question without providing an answer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Summarizing the main points, restating the thesis statement, and leaving the reader with a thought-provoking statement. 13. Information like facts that supports a writer's claim A) Claim. B) Persuade. C) Evidence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evidence. 14. How is vocabulary assessed in IELTS Writing Task 2? A) By the use of colloquial language. B) By the ability to use synonyms and paraphrasing. C) By the number of words used in the essay. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By the ability to use synonyms and paraphrasing. 15. How does the scoring weight compare between Task 1 and Task 2? A) They are equal. B) Task 2 is worth double Task 1. C) Task 1 is worth double Task 2. D) Task 2 is worth triple Task 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Task 2 is worth double Task 1. 16. How many paragraphs (sections) does Writing Task 1 usually have? A) 3. B) 5. C) 2. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 4. 17. Where should the thesis statement typically be placed in an IELTS discussion essay? A) In the introduction. B) In the conclusion. C) At the beginning of each body paragraph. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In the introduction. 18. The number of users ..... by 15%. A) A fall. B) Fell. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fell. 19. What are the four sections of the IELTS test? A) Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Writing. B) Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. C) Listening, Grammar, Speaking, Vocabulary. D) Writing, Grammar, Reading, Speaking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. 20. More people are choosing to live alone nowadays. Is this a positive or negative development? A) Two-part question. B) Causes & Solutions. C) Trend + Evaluation. D) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Trend + Evaluation. 21. Regarding 'Task Achievement' for Academic Task 1, which of the following should be avoided? A) Writing more than 150 words. B) Not giving an overview of the data. C) Not giving a personal opinion on the data. D) Describing the data with specific numbers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not giving an overview of the data. 22. The tone of a letter must match the style of writing. Which of these sets of words and phrases uses consistent and appropriate tone? A) Dear Sir-lodge a complaint, rather disappointed, request, should, advise, response, Yours sincerely. B) Dear Sir-Hi, how are you, do the needful, request, wanna, don't, write me, love. C) Dear Mary, lovely to see you, request a quote for, if you should require, Best regards. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dear Sir-lodge a complaint, rather disappointed, request, should, advise, response, Yours sincerely. 23. $\frac{1}{2}$ $\frac{1}{2}$ A) A quarter. B) A half. C) One third. D) Three and a half billion. E) One million dollars. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A half. 24. If you use no numbers from the graph what band score will you get for task achievement? (at best) A) Band 3. B) Band 4. C) Band 5. D) Band 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Band 5. 25. Which of the following is an example of an idiom? A) Break a leg. B) Fast car. C) Soft pillow. D) Big city. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Break a leg. 26. Choose the best percentage for this following fractions:a quarter A) 67%. B) 48%. C) 25%. D) 78%. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 25%. 27. Choose the correct verb form of "fall" to fill in the following sentence:The amount of unemploymet is predicted ..... to 20% in 2039. A) Of falling. B) Fell. C) Being fell. D) To fall. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To fall. 28. What should the second paragraph include? A) Paraphrase of the title and the time frame. B) All the details about the graphs or chart. C) The summary of the graphs or charts. D) The main overall trend. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The main overall trend. 29. Choose the best percentage for this following fractions:approximately three quarters A) 48%. B) 73%. C) 49%. D) 35%. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 73%. 30. Which of the following is NOT a way to develop supporting ideas? A) Example. B) Result/ Significant Result. C) Thematic progression. D) Reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thematic progression. 31. No data presented. A) Band 4. B) Band 5. C) Band 6. D) Band 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Band 5. 32. How is Jane?" - "She has been sick ..... last Monday." A) During. B) In. C) On. D) Since. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Since. 33. To get 7.0 in IELTS writing task 1, you must satisfy one of the following criteria in terms of Task achievement. A) Answer is barely related to the task. B) Attempts to address the task but does not cover all key features/bullet points; the format may be inappropriate. C) Clearly presents and highlights key features/bullet points but could be more fully extended. D) Fails to address the task, which may have been completely misunderstood. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Clearly presents and highlights key features/bullet points but could be more fully extended. 34. People might have some ..... about the ways of constituing defenses against the severe attacks of Corona Virus. A) Misconceptions. B) Understaning. C) Mistrust. D) Knowledge. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Misconceptions. 35. Which is most similar to the word/phraseBackground A) A persons experience and circumstances. B) The area behind something. C) The space under the ground. D) Behind a special area. E) Foreground. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A persons experience and circumstances. 36. Identify the structure for this prompt:Many countries are experiencing serious problems with their environment, with pollution of their land, water and air.What are these problems and how might they be reduced? A) Discussion Essay. B) Double-Question Essay. C) Pros & Cons. D) Problem/SolutionCauses/Solutions. E) Opinion Essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Problem/SolutionCauses/Solutions. 37. What do you need to do for Task 1? A) Write a report on a graph/chart/table. B) Write about your opinion on a graph/chart/table. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Write a report on a graph/chart/table. 38. Usually, How many paragraphs do you need to get a decent score in IELTS Writing Task 2? A) 4. B) 1. C) 2. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 5. 39. Paragraphing is inadequate. A) Band 4. B) Band 5. C) Band 6. D) Band 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Band 5. 40. If the test taker attempts a wider range of vocabulary but makes errors in spelling and word choice/ word formation that do not impede communication, they will get Band ..... rating for Lexical Resource. A) BAND 5. B) BAND 6. C) BAND 7. D) BAND 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) BAND 6. 41. What is the best structure for Task 1 of the Academic IELTS Writing test? A) Introduction, Theory, Research, Detail, Conclusion. B) Conclusion, 3 Main Body paragraphs, Introduction. C) Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion. D) Introduction, Conclusion, Detail. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion. 42. In the future, the market area will be redeveloped into a shopping mall, and the car park will be ..... to the western edge of the town. A) Replaced. B) Relocated. C) Removed. D) Renovated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Relocated. 43. Which of the following statements is true based on the marking criteria for Task 1? A) You don't need to use a variety of vocabulary and structures to gain higher LR and GRA scores. B) It is important to use relative clause if you want to gain a higher GRA score. C) You need to write at least 150 words to gain a higher TA score. D) You should only use simple sentences when writing your essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You need to write at least 150 words to gain a higher TA score. 44. If you PARTIALLY AGREE with the statement, what should your essay include? A) Only reasons for your agreement. B) Only reasons for your disagreement. C) A balanced discussion of both agreement and disagreement, with a clear opinion. D) Avoid giving a clear opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A balanced discussion of both agreement and disagreement, with a clear opinion. 45. Addresses the prompt partially. A) Band 4. B) Band 5. C) Band 6. D) Band 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Band 5. 46. What type of this question:"Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in groups, while others believe that it is better for them to study alone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion." A) Problem-Solution. B) Opinion. C) Problem and Solution. D) Discussion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Discussion. 47. You should write in 30 minutes to answer Writing Task 1 A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 48. How does using a memorized 'template' essay introduction affect the score? A) It guarantees a Band 7 because the grammar of a 'template essay' is perfect. B) It saves time and has no negative impact on the IELTS Writing band score. C) It can lower the score if the memorized language is only loosely related to the task. D) It is required to follow a specific template structure when writing an academic essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It can lower the score if the memorized language is only loosely related to the task. 49. What is the type of this essay? "Tourism is becoming increasingly important and a source of income to many countries, but its disadvantages shouldn't be overlooked. To what extent do you agree or disagree?" A) Opinion. B) Cause-Effect. C) Problem-Solution. D) Disadvantage-Advantage. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Opinion. 50. ..... scientific research in areas such as agriculture, energy, and technology, sustainable solutions to ensure food security, clean energy access, and efficient infrastructure can be developed. A) THEREFORE. B) THANKS TO. C) FIRSTLY. D) ADDITIONALLY. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) THANKS TO. 51. What does the word "plummet" mean? A) To increase slightly. B) To remain unchanged. C) To fall sharply. D) To fluctuate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To fall sharply. 52. In the conlcuding paragaph you can:(select all the INCORRECT options) A) Make a prediction. B) Suggest results or consequences. C) Suggest a solution, make a recommendation, or call for action. D) Quote an authority on the topic. E) Include a new topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Include a new topic. 53. ..... male and female working in different departments of a company. A) The supplied graphs outlines the number of. B) The supply graphs outline the number of. C) The supplied graph outline the number of. D) The supplied graphs outline the number of. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The supplied graphs outline the number of. 54. How many tasks does an IELTS Writing test have? A) 1. B) 2. C) 4. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2. 55. What is the minimum number of words you have to write? A) 250 words. B) 150 words. C) 100 words. D) 200 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 150 words. 56. To open the OVERVIEW, we start by: A) In conclusion. B) Overall, . C) In general, . D) To be specific, . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Overall, . 57. How many words are recommended FOR TASK 2? A) 200-250 words. B) 250-300 words. C) 350-400 words. D) 300-350 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 250-300 words. 58. How many words can we write for Task 1? A) At least 300 words. B) At least 175 words. C) At least 150 words. D) At least 250 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At least 150 words. 59. Which of the following is not type of essay in Task 2? A) Discussion. B) Description. C) Two-part question. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Description. 60. In which part of Writing Task 1 should all the details (figures, materials, etc.) be exposed? A) Introduction. B) Body. C) Overview. D) Conclusion/Summary. 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