Topic 4.2: Writing skills Questions

Which sign-off correctly matches a FORMAL letter that opens "Dear Sir or Madam"?

Which of these is written correctly in the FORMAL register?

You want to ADD one more idea: "Recycling protects the planet; ______, it saves money." Which connector fits?

"It was raining heavily; ______, we did not go out." Which CONSEQUENCE connector completes the sentence?

Which of these is a CONNECTOR that gives cohesion by linking two ideas in one sentence?

"I like football; ______, I prefer basketball." Which CONTRAST connector completes the sentence?

Write a cohesive paragraph (3–4 sentences) on the idea "Reading is good for young people", following the routine Topic → Develop → Example → Transition. Use a different connector at each step.

The prompt asks for A BLOG for young people, but a student begins: 'In this essay I am going to discuss the benefits of cooking.' Rewrite the opening so it follows blog conventions.

Fix this choppy pair by joining it into ONE cohesive sentence with the right connector: "I studied hard. I passed the exam."

This idea is only listed: "We should recycle." Develop it into 1–2 sentences by adding a reason and a concrete example (to raise Criterion B).

Rewrite this neutral sentence in an INFORMAL, friendly register for a friend, adding a greeting: "I am writing to inform you that the party is on Saturday." (one sentence)

Rewrite this informal sentence in the FORMAL register: "Hey, can you send me your timetable so I can sort out the meeting?" (one sentence)

This opening is too casual for a formal letter of complaint to a company: "Hey, your product is rubbish and I want my money back, ok?" Rewrite it in an appropriate formal register.

Correct the verb-tense error in this blog-post sentence: "Last summer I travel to Canada with my family and we climbed a mountain." Rewrite it in a consistent past tense.

Rewrite this formal sentence in the INFORMAL register, for a friend: "Dear Sir, would you be so kind as to let me know your address?" (one sentence)

Join these three short sentences into ONE cohesive sentence (or mini-paragraph) using connectors: "I do sport. It is good for my health. I do not have much free time."

Read this opening of a letter to a company. Find the register inconsistency and correct it: "Dear Sir or Madam, can't wait to hear back — just send us your summer catalogue, cheers!"

Continue this topic sentence by adding a second idea joined with the right ADDITION connector: "Public transport is cheap, ______ …". Write the full sentence.

This sentence has two subject–verb agreement errors: "My friend live in London and her parents lives in Leeds." Rewrite it with correct agreement.

Many students at your school say they have had to give up their hobbies because of homework and tests. You have found a way to keep both, and your school website invites students to share tips. Write a text for the students at your school in which you describe how you organise your time between studying and your hobbies and give advice for finding a good balance. Text types: Blog • Presentation • Article Write between 450 and 600 words.