Quiz Discussion Text (FL Advanced)

Question 1

What is the main purpose of a discussion text?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 2

A discussion text usually presents arguments for and against a topic.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 3

What is the term for the part of a discussion text that introduces the topic and its background?

Accepted Answer

Introduction

Question 4

Which of these is NOT typically found in a discussion text?

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2

Question 5

Does a discussion text try to convince the reader to agree with only one side?

Accepted Answer

x

Question 6

What word means 'to show or explain something clearly'?

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Explain

Question 7

In a discussion text, what is the section that summarizes the main points and offers a final thought called?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 8

Discussion texts often use transition words like 'however' and 'on the other hand'.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 9

What is the main topic of a discussion text called?

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Issue

Question 10

Which of these is a common topic for a discussion text?

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1

Question 11

A discussion text aims to present only facts and no opinions.

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x

Question 12

What does it mean to 'consider' different viewpoints?

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Think about

Question 13

What is the purpose of the 'pro' side in a discussion text?

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1

Question 14

Discussion texts are always written in the past tense.

Accepted Answer

x

Question 15

What is the opposite of 'argument for'?

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Argument against

Question 16

Which section of a discussion text explores the reasons why something might be a good idea?

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2

Question 17

A discussion text is designed to be a one-sided argument.

Accepted Answer

x

Question 18

What word means 'a different way of thinking about something'?

Accepted Answer

Perspective

Question 19

What is the role of the 'con' side in a discussion text?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 20

Discussion texts often use phrases like 'some people believe' or 'it is argued that'.

Accepted Answer

o