TOEFL iBT Preparation Course: The Writing section

Quiz thématique sans limite de temps : 18 questions sur The Writing section, avec une explication après chaque réponse. Les questions et les réponses sont mélangées à chaque fois.

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  • Vérifié le 13 octobre 2026
  • Vérifié (faits) le 13 octobre 2026
Commencez par les leçonsTOEFL iBT Preparation Course: Lessons : environ 300 minutes de lecture. Chaque question du test est traitée dans les leçons.

Quiz thématique 4 : The Writing section

  1. Question 1 sur 18

    What do you do in the Build a Sentence task?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 2 sur 18

    How much time do you have for the Write an Email task?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 7 minutes

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

  3. Question 3 sur 18

    How much time do you have for the Write for an Academic Discussion task?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 10 minutes

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

  4. Question 4 sur 18

    What does ETS say the Writing scoring focuses on?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 5 sur 18

    On what scale is each Write an Email and Academic Discussion response scored?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 6 sur 18

    Put the words in order: could / you / tell me / where / the lab / is. Which is correct?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 7 sur 18

    Put the words in order: have / you / ever / visited / the campus museum. Which is correct?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Have you ever visited the campus museum?

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

  8. Question 8 sur 18

    Put the words in order: what / did / the professor / say / about the quiz. Which is correct?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 9 sur 18

    Put the words in order: the deadline / was / extended / by two days. Which is correct?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The deadline was extended by two days.

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

  10. Question 10 sur 18

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 11 sur 18

    Put the words in order: do / you / know / if / the bookstore / is / open. Which is correct?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Do you know if the bookstore is open?

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

  12. Question 12 sur 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

    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 13 sur 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

    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 14 sur 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

    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 15 sur 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

    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 16 sur 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.

    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 17 sur 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.

    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 18 sur 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.

    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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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