TOEFL iBT Preparation Course: The Writing section

Themenquiz ohne Zeitlimit: 18 Fragen zu The Writing section, mit einer Erklärung nach jeder Antwort. Fragen und Antworten werden jedes Mal neu gemischt.

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Themenquiz 4: The Writing section

  1. Frage 1 von 18

    What do you do in the Build a Sentence task?
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    Antwort: B. Arrange words and phrases into a correct sentence or question

    In Build a Sentence you arrange words or phrases to form a complete, grammatical sentence or question.

  2. Frage 2 von 18

    How much time do you have for the Write an Email task?
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    Antwort: C. 7 minutes

    ETS's test overview says test takers have 7 minutes to write the email.

  3. Frage 3 von 18

    How much time do you have for the Write for an Academic Discussion task?
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    Antwort: A. 10 minutes

    ETS's test overview says test takers have 10 minutes for the academic discussion task.

  4. Frage 4 von 18

    What does ETS say the Writing scoring focuses on?
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    Antwort: D. How clearly and effectively you communicate your ideas

    ETS says scoring focuses on clear, effective communication, not on writing a perfect first draft.

  5. Frage 5 von 18

    On what scale is each Write an Email and Academic Discussion response scored?
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    Antwort: B. 0 to 5

    Each Write an Email and Academic Discussion response is scored from 0 to 5. The 1–6 scale is for section and overall scores.

  6. Frage 6 von 18

    Put the words in order: could / you / tell me / where / the lab / is. Which is correct?
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    Antwort: D. Could you tell me where the lab is?

    Inside an indirect question ("where the lab is"), use statement word order: subject, then verb.

  7. Frage 7 von 18

    Put the words in order: have / you / ever / visited / the campus museum. Which is correct?
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    Antwort: A. Have you ever visited the campus museum?

    In a present perfect question, the order is have + subject + ever + past participle.

  8. Frage 8 von 18

    Put the words in order: what / did / the professor / say / about the quiz. Which is correct?
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    Antwort: B. What did the professor say about the quiz?

    In a past-tense wh- question, the order is question word + did + subject + base verb.

  9. Frage 9 von 18

    Put the words in order: the deadline / was / extended / by two days. Which is correct?
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    Antwort: C. The deadline was extended by two days.

    In a passive sentence, the order is subject + was + past participle, then the extra details.

  10. Frage 10 von 18

    Put the words in order: I / didn't / receive / the email / about the change. Which is correct?
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    Antwort: D. I didn't receive the email about the change.

    In a negative statement, the order is subject + didn't + base verb + object + other details.

  11. Frage 11 von 18

    Put the words in order: do / you / know / if / the bookstore / is / open. Which is correct?
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    Antwort: D. Do you know if the bookstore is open?

    After "Do you know if", the rest uses statement order: "the bookstore is open".

  12. Frage 12 von 18

    Which opening sentence best states the purpose of the email?

    Task: You borrowed a laptop from the campus technology center for one week. On the second day, the laptop's charger stopped working. Write an email to the center's manager, Mr. Ford.

    In your email:
    - explain what happened
    - describe how this affected your work
    - ask what you should do next

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    Antwort: A. I am writing about a problem with the charger for the laptop I borrowed.

    A good first sentence tells the reader why you are writing. The others are off-topic or impolite.

  13. Frage 13 von 18

    Which sentence covers the second point, how the problem affected your work?

    Task: You borrowed a laptop from the campus technology center for one week. On the second day, the laptop's charger stopped working. Write an email to the center's manager, Mr. Ford.

    In your email:
    - explain what happened
    - describe how this affected your work
    - ask what you should do next

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    Antwort: D. Since the laptop died, I could not finish my lab report on time.

    The second point asks how the problem affected your work. Only this sentence describes an effect on your work.

  14. Frage 14 von 18

    Which ending is most appropriate for this email?

    Task: You borrowed a laptop from the campus technology center for one week. On the second day, the laptop's charger stopped working. Write an email to the center's manager, Mr. Ford.

    In your email:
    - explain what happened
    - describe how this affected your work
    - ask what you should do next

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    Antwort: D. Thank you for your help. Best regards, Ana Silva

    Writing to a manager calls for a polite, slightly formal closing with your name.

  15. Frage 15 von 18

    A student's email explains the problem and asks what to do next, but says nothing else. What is its main weakness?

    Task: You borrowed a laptop from the campus technology center for one week. On the second day, the laptop's charger stopped working. Write an email to the center's manager, Mr. Ford.

    In your email:
    - explain what happened
    - describe how this affected your work
    - ask what you should do next

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    Antwort: A. It leaves out one of the three points in the task

    The task lists three points. This email skips how the problem affected the student's work, so it is incomplete.

  16. Frage 16 von 18

    Which sentence is the best way to begin a response to this discussion?

    Professor Lee: This week we are discussing city planning. Some people think cities should spend more money on public transportation, like buses and trains. Others think the money should go to repairing roads for cars. Which is a better use of city money, and why?

    Sam: I think roads matter more. Most people in my town drive, and potholes damage cars.

    Priya: I disagree with Sam. Better buses would reduce traffic and pollution for everyone.

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    Antwort: B. I agree with Priya, because buses help people who cannot drive.

    A strong response states a clear opinion at the start and gives a reason. The other choices take no position.

  17. Frage 17 von 18

    Which sentence responds to Sam's point while supporting public transportation?

    Professor Lee: This week we are discussing city planning. Some people think cities should spend more money on public transportation, like buses and trains. Others think the money should go to repairing roads for cars. Which is a better use of city money, and why?

    Sam: I think roads matter more. Most people in my town drive, and potholes damage cars.

    Priya: I disagree with Sam. Better buses would reduce traffic and pollution for everyone.

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    Antwort: A. Sam is right about potholes, but more bus riders means less road damage.

    This sentence accepts part of Sam's point, then uses it to support the other side with a reason.

  18. Frage 18 von 18

    Which sentence has the most suitable tone for this academic discussion?

    Professor Lee: This week we are discussing city planning. Some people think cities should spend more money on public transportation, like buses and trains. Others think the money should go to repairing roads for cars. Which is a better use of city money, and why?

    Sam: I think roads matter more. Most people in my town drive, and potholes damage cars.

    Priya: I disagree with Sam. Better buses would reduce traffic and pollution for everyone.

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    Antwort: A. For example, a new bus line in my city took many cars off the road.

    Academic writing is polite and uses specific examples, not slang or insults.

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