Writing: Responding to Surveys Flashcards

A survey prompt offers a comment box rather than two options. What should you do?

Answer: Express and support your own opinion on the issue

Open-ended survey prompts still require a clear, supported personal opinion.

Which is the strongest example of an explained reason rather than a bare statement?

Answer: I prefer this option because it saves money that can fund schools.

Explaining the consequence (funding schools) develops the reason fully.

What is a risk of including too many unrelated ideas in a survey response?

Answer: Weakened focus and unclear position

Too many scattered ideas dilute focus and obscure your main position.

In a survey about extending store hours, which detail best supports a 'yes' position?

Answer: Longer hours help shift workers shop after late jobs.

The detail connects extended hours to a real benefit for shift workers.

Which paragraph structure works well for a 150-200 word survey response?

Answer: A brief intro stating your choice, body reasons, short conclusion

A short intro, supported body, and brief conclusion fit the length well.

What is the purpose of using specific examples in your survey answer?

Answer: To make your reasons more convincing and concrete

Concrete examples make your supporting reasons more persuasive and clear.

How does CELPIP score the Writing survey task overall?

Answer: On content/coherence, vocabulary, readability, and task fulfillment

Scoring covers content/coherence, vocabulary, readability, and task fulfillment together.