Underlining and Italics These two typographical devices mean the same thing; therefore, it is recommended that you choose either underlining or italics and use it consistently throughout a given document …
Note Completion: This task is similar to the summary completion in that there are blanks within a bullet-point paragraph structure. You have to fill in the blanks anywhere in a …
We should recognize immediately this prompt as a Problem/Solution; therefore, you can use a ‘How’ question for your 2nd introductory sentence, and write the usual disinterested sentence for the 1st. …
Task 7: Expressing Opinions Instructions: Task 7 focuses on a social issue that is familiar to many Canadians. Test takers are to state their opinion and then defend it logically They …
The Colon (:) Use a colon to mean “note what “, or by definition, it is used to precede a list of items, a quotation, or an expansion or explanation. …
Note: The Passive form – ‘it does not matter who made the changes’. The maps above show the town of Stoke in 1986 and in its present state. Summarise the …
General Outline for Write Essay prompts Different Prompt types ↓ Topic sentence 1st Paragraph Topic Sentence 2nd paragraph Conclusion Advantages/ Disadvantages There are many benefits… On the other hand, …
Task 6: Persuading (no image) Instructions: 60 seconds to take notes, and 60 seconds to respond This task presents a representative situation that may occur in a person’s daily life. …
Periods (.) and Ellipses (…) 1. Use the period at the end of an affirmative or negative statement. Example: He isn’t available today. You should call back tomorrow. 2. Use …
The two maps above illustrate an island, before and then after the construction of tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where …