O-Level English Continuous Writing quiz (SEAB 1184 Paper 1 Section C) quiz

All 30 marks for language accuracy

20 marks for Content and 10 marks for Language

15 marks for Content and 15 marks for Language

All 30 marks for ideas only

the prompt that looks shortest

the first prompt on the list

the prompt that uses the easiest words

the prompt you can develop best with your own ideas, examples or experience

a point, a reason, and a specific example, linked back to the question

a claim with no support

three examples and no argument

a description of the weather

There is no difference

An argumentative essay argues one position strongly, while a discursive essay weighs views before reaching a balanced conclusion

An argumentative essay uses no examples

A discursive essay must avoid taking any position

She was very nervous about the exam.

The exam made her feel nervous.

Her pencil tapped the desk and she read the first question three times without seeing it.

She felt nervous and worried.

as many adjectives as possible

a long list of unconnected sights

a fast-moving plot with many events

a single dominant mood that the details build toward

a clear plot with a beginning, a complication and a resolution, plus controlled viewpoint and pace

no structure, just random events

every event described at the same length

as many characters as possible

A vivid image or striking statement that signals the direction

Copying a dictionary definition or simply restating the question

A question that draws the reader in

A short anecdote relevant to the topic

introduce a brand-new argument

copy the introduction word for word

give a sense of completion without merely repeating the introduction

stop abruptly with no closing thought

It lets you abandon your stand

Examiners forbid one-sided essays entirely

It fills space without adding value

It shows your position survives the strongest opposing view, which is more persuasive than a one-sided case

Because it keeps the essay on track and prevents running out of ideas halfway through

Because the plan is marked separately

Because it replaces the need to write the essay

Because longer plans always score higher

developing each idea fully

making assertions without elaboration, examples or analysis

answering the exact prompt

using a clear structure

used in almost every sentence

avoided entirely

used with restraint, so each image carries weight rather than cluttering the piece

copied from a memorised list regardless of fit