5V Writing Quiz
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Slide 1 - Tekstslide
Do you know the difference between a ‘for and against’ essay, an article, and an opinion essay?
Definitely!
Yeah, sure.
Maybe.
Possibly.
Yeah right! I have a life, you know?
Slide 2 - Poll
Which writing product requires a title?
A
‘For and against’ essay
B
Article
C
Opinion essay
Slide 3 - Quizvraag
Which writing product uses semi-formal language register?
A
‘For and against’ essay
B
Article
C
Opinion essay
Slide 4 - Quizvraag
Which writing product mentions the writer’s personal opinion in the introduction?
A
‘For and against’ essay
B
Article
C
Opinion essay
Slide 5 - Quizvraag
Which title uses alliteration to attract the readers’ attention?
A
School Meeting
B
The End of Lent
C
Ibiza’s Yogis
D
Love Labored and Lost
Slide 6 - Quizvraag
How can you attract the attention of the readers in the introduction of an article?
A
By asking a question
B
By telling an anecdote
C
By giving a quotation
D
All of the above
Slide 7 - Quizvraag
When are you allowed to use contractions?
A
Always
B
In articles
C
In opinion essays
D
It’s tricky — best avoid them altogether.
Slide 8 - Quizvraag
What is more important?
A
A strong opening sentence
B
A strong closing sentence
C
They are both equally important
Slide 9 - Quizvraag
Which sentence is correct?
A
Many are thinking that school is boring.
B
Many think that school is boring.
Slide 10 - Quizvraag
How should you write the number ‘18’ in formal register?
A
18
B
Eighteen
C
Eight-teen
Slide 11 - Quizvraag
How can you use ‘I’ in formal register?
A
Not at all
B
Replace it with ‘one’
C
Rewrite the active voice into a passive voice
D
All are possibilities
Slide 12 - Quizvraag
What is the correct passive voice of the sentence ‘I filed a complaint’.
A
A complaint is filed.
B
A complain has been filed.
C
A complaint was filed.
D
A complaint will be filed.
Slide 13 - Quizvraag
Should you use exclamation points in your writing?
A
Yes!
B
No!
Slide 14 - Quizvraag
The sentence: “Despite the cost, many students choose to study abroad”…
A
…expresses concession
B
…expresses contrast
Slide 15 - Quizvraag
How can you express contrast?
A
While some agree, I must object.
B
I must object, whereas some agree.
C
Both
Slide 16 - Quizvraag
How can you re-write: “I have to study because I want to pass”?
A
As I want to pass, I have to study.
B
Since I want to pass, I have to study.
C
Due to me wanting to pass, I have to study.
D
All of the above
Slide 17 - Quizvraag
Generalization or consequence?
“It is rarely the case that teachers severely dislike their students.”
“It is rarely the case that teachers severely dislike their students.”
A
Generalization
B
Consequence
Slide 18 - Quizvraag
Generalization or consequence?
“This incident could trigger further polarization.”
“This incident could trigger further polarization.”
A
Generalization
B
Consequence
Slide 19 - Quizvraag
What is a good Dutch word for ‘opinion essay’?
A
Betoog
B
Uiteenzetting
C
Samenvatting
D
Verhaal
Slide 20 - Quizvraag
What is the best metaphor for ‘a ‘for and against’ essay’?
A
Taco
B
Pancake
C
Fries
D
Soup
Slide 21 - Quizvraag
What word(s) in your writing will really piss off Ms Sijbesma?
A
don’t
B
What?!
C
gonna
D
No way!
