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

Modulo 2 · Lezione 2 di 11

In questa lezione

  1. Recognise the five common Task 2 question types from their instruction words
  2. List exactly what a full answer to each type must contain
  3. Choose a four- or five-paragraph structure that fits the question
  4. Spot questions that combine types, and plan an answer to every part

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Dentro questa lezione

  1. Why the question type matters
  2. The 30-second question check
  3. Type 1: Opinion (agree or disagree)
  4. Type 2: Discussion (both views and your opinion)
  5. Type 3: Advantages and disadvantages
  6. Type 4: Problem-solution and cause-solution
  7. Type 5: Two-part (direct) questions
  8. When a question combines types
  9. Practice: identify the type and what it needs
  10. Quick reference: the five types
  11. Practice: name the type and sketch the plan