Essay Writing Flashcards
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Which of the following is the best strategy to avoid repetition in a PTE essay?
Answer: Use synonyms and pronoun referencing
Using synonyms and pronoun referencing allows you to maintain cohesion while demonstrating vocabulary range without repeating the same words.
In PTE academic writing, what is the purpose of a topic sentence?
Answer: To introduce the main idea of a single paragraph
A topic sentence opens a paragraph and states its central idea, allowing the reader to understand the paragraph's focus immediately.
How does the PTE scoring engine evaluate grammar?
Answer: It uses AI to assess grammatical range and accuracy across the response
PTE uses an automated AI scoring system that evaluates the breadth and accuracy of grammatical structures used throughout the essay.
A student ends every paragraph with a quote from an expert. What is the risk of this approach in a PTE essay?
Answer: It may suggest the student cannot develop their own ideas
Relying on quotes rather than original analysis can hurt the Development and Support score, as PTE rewards independent idea development.
Which sentence demonstrates the best use of a concession in an argumentative PTE essay?
Answer: While technology has created some social isolation, its benefits in communication far outweigh this drawback.
A concession acknowledges the opposing view before reinforcing your own, demonstrating balanced and sophisticated argumentation.
What does the PTE 'Form' score criterion primarily assess in the Write Essay task?
Answer: Whether the essay meets the required word count and uses paragraphs
The Form criterion checks that the response meets the word count requirement (200–300 words) and is structured into appropriate paragraphs.
Which of the following best describes a 'discuss both views' PTE essay that scored low on 'Development and Support'?
Answer: The essay stated both views in one sentence without elaboration
Simply mentioning views without elaborating with reasons, examples, or evidence leads to a low Development and Support score.