This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Test Prep > Ielts > Ielts Writing – Quiz 25 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ielts Writing Quiz 25 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. Which is most similar to the word/phraseabolish A) Remove. B) Defeat. C) Destroy. D) Enable. E) Reveal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Remove. 3. If you only use simple sentences, which marking criterion will be affected the most? A) Task Response. B) Coherence & Cohesion. C) Grammatical Range & Accuracy. D) Lexical Resource. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Grammatical Range & Accuracy. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Which is most similar to the word/phrasesubscribe to A) To believe in something. B) To disagree with something. C) To publish a magazine. D) To create a new idea. E) To share your idea with others. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To believe in something. 7. How many minutes are you suggested to spend on Task 2? A) 20. B) 40. C) 60. D) 80. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 40. 8. A phrase to say that the numbers are going up or down A) The data shows . B) This number increases / decreases from . C) The most striking aspect is . D) In summary . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This number increases / decreases from . 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Which of the following is NOT the synonym of "show" ? A) Illustrate. B) Demonstrate. C) Demonstrate. D) Integrate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Integrate. 12. What is the minimum number of words required in Task 2? A) 150. B) 200. C) 250. D) 300. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 250. 13. 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. 14. How much time is allotted for Task 1 in the IELTS writing exam? A) 15 minutes. B) 30 minutes. C) 10 minutes. D) 20 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 20 minutes. 15. Which verbs are useful for Writing Part One paraphrase A) Gives. B) Shows, highlights, depicts, illustrates. C) Takes. D) Hides. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Shows, highlights, depicts, illustrates. 16. 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) Opinion. B) Discussion. C) Cause-Effect. D) 2 questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 2 questions. 17. 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. 18. Are we allowed to write more than the word limit? A) Yes, within the 10% leeway. B) No, we are not. C) Yes, within the 20% leeway. D) No, writing less is better. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes, within the 10% leeway. 19. 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. 20. 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) Encouragement. C) Incentive. D) Inquisity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Intimidation. 21. Synonyms of "fluctuate" ? A) Dip. B) Level up. C) Oscillate. D) Skyrocket. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Oscillate. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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) Opinion Essay. B) Pros & Cons. C) Discussion Essay. D) Problem/SolutionCauses/Solutions. E) Double-Question Essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pros & Cons. 26. Which of the following is NOT a common type of visual in Task 1? A) Line graph. B) Pie chart. C) Bar chart. D) Dialogue script. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dialogue script. 27. In task 1, an overview should not include ..... A) Trends. B) Stages. C) Data (Eg:Numbers, statistics). D) Noticeable features. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Data (Eg:Numbers, statistics). 28. Which nouns are useful for Question One Paraphrase? A) Information, data, chart. B) Picture. C) Drawing. D) Stuff below. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Information, data, chart. 29. 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. 30. The price of oil ..... reached $ 12/liter by 2025 A) Have. B) Will. C) Will have. D) None of the above. 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