The five question types
Recognise the five main Task 2 question types, know exactly what each one asks you to write, and choose a paragraph plan that answers every part of the question.
60 min
Module 2 · Lesson 2 of 11
In this lesson
- Recognise the five common Task 2 question types from their instruction words
- List exactly what a full answer to each type must contain
- Choose a four- or five-paragraph structure that fits the question
- Spot questions that combine types, and plan an answer to every part
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Inside this lesson
- Why the question type matters
- The 30-second question check
- Type 1: Opinion (agree or disagree)
- Type 2: Discussion (both views and your opinion)
- Type 3: Advantages and disadvantages
- Type 4: Problem-solution and cause-solution
- Type 5: Two-part (direct) questions
- When a question combines types
- Practice: identify the type and what it needs
- Quick reference: the five types
- Practice: name the type and sketch the plan