Teaching writing

1. Composition exercises which are not related to intensive reading should not become tests of ........... * b. reading * Composition exercises should primarily assess writing skills, not reading comprehension.

2. Registers are potentially important in language teaching because ........... * c. the aim of language teaching is that we are preparing the learner to perform a specific set of roles in a new language * Register refers to the way language is used differently in different social situations. Teaching register helps learners communicate effectively and appropriately in various contexts.

**3. Major types of writing patterns are ........... ** * c. explanation, argument, description and narration * These are common and fundamental patterns used in various forms of writing.

**4. There are three major teaching points for composition;........... ** * a. correct form, punctuation and organization of content * These are essential elements for effective writing.

**5. In writing bibliographies and footnotes, we ........... ** * d. use the titles of books differently * Bibliographies and footnotes have different formats for citing book titles.

**6. Students can be expected to write freely if ...........  * d. they have been prepared for the task * Adequate preparation, including brainstorming, planning, and gathering ideas, can facilitate freer and more creative writing.

7. One problem with writing is that ........... * d. the recipient is not always clearly indicated * Writing often requires considering the intended audience and adjusting the language accordingly.

**8. The kind of scoring based on the general impression of a teacher from a composition is called .......... scoring. ** * a. holistic * Holistic scoring provides an overall evaluation of the composition based on the teacher's general impression of its quality.

**9. In the .......... approach beginner writers are encouraged to get their ideas on paper in any shape or form without worrying too much about formal correctness. ** * d. process * The process approach emphasizes the importance of generating ideas and exploring different writing strategies before focusing on grammatical accuracy.

**10. Authentic writing tasks for EFL students should ..........  * **a. correlate with students' skill levels ** * Writing tasks should be challenging but achievable, matching the students' current language proficiency.

**11. One of the major concerns of the product approach to writing instruction is to ...........  * **d. measure up compositions against prescribed standards ** * The product approach focuses on the final written product and often emphasizes adherence to specific grammatical and stylistic conventions.

**12. The .......... is an example of cohesion in writing. ** * **a. repetition of key words ** * Repetition of key words helps to connect ideas and create cohesion within a text.

13. In the process approach to writing, ........... * **c. prewriting, drafting, and revising are important stages ** * The process approach emphasizes the importance of these stages in the writing process.

**14. Reading and writing have long been thought of as complementary skills: to read is to recognize and interpret language that has been written, to write is to plan and produce language so that it can be read. It is therefore widely assumed that being able to read implies ............ . ** * c. having understood the text * Reading involves understanding the written language, which is essential for effective writing.

**15. In the process of writing a composition .............. deals with the sequencing of sentences. ** * **b. organization ** * Organization refers to the logical arrangement and sequencing of ideas within a piece of writing.

**16. At the ………. Level of writing, students are capable of attending to the content as well as the form ** * d. independent * Independent writers are able to focus on both the content and the form of their writing, making conscious choices about language use.

**17. The writing activity consists of ………. ** * b. planning, drafting and revising * These are the key stages in the writing process.

18. Which of the following skills is NOT necessary for good prose? * c. Professional skills * Professional skills are not typically considered essential for good prose writing.

19. Which of the following factors is of no help in determining a special kind of register in writing? * d. Needs of the audience * The needs and expectations of the audience are crucial in determining the appropriate register for a piece of writing.

20. At elementary stages the actual writing conventions which are necessary for students to master relate chiefly to ........... * d. capitalization and punctuation * These are fundamental conventions that students need to master at the early stages of writing.

21. In the writing skill, register can be defined as the ability to write ........... * a. for a particular audience, using the most appropriate kind of language. * Register refers to the way language is used differently in different social situations and contexts.

22. At low intermediate levels, students use more .......... strategies in writing compositions. * b. avoidance * At lower levels, learners may rely heavily on avoidance strategies, such as using simpler sentence structures or avoiding complex grammatical constructions.

23. Writing skills require mastery of not only grammatical and rhetorical devices but also ........... * a. conceptual and judgment elements * Effective writing requires not only linguistic skills but also the ability to think critically, organize ideas, and make sound judgments about language choices.

24. In the rhetorical method of composition writing, emphasis is given to ........... * b. different patterns of organization that paragraphs might assume * The rhetorical method focuses on the effective organization and structure of written text.

**25. In English language , there is a preference for writing paragraphs which .......... development. * c. are dominantly linear in * English writing often favors a linear progression of ideas, with each sentence building upon the previous one.

26. In the process of composition writing the area of .......... deals with the question of "how to sequence what is said." * d. organization * Organization refers to the arrangement and sequencing of ideas within a piece of writing.

27. In the process of composition, the area of "Expression" is NOT concerned with ........... * a. whether the writer has dealt with the subject adequately * Expression focuses on how the ideas are conveyed, including grammar, vocabulary, and style.

28. The writing activity in which students originate the sentence but in which they are given suggestions regarding the content and organization of what is written is termed as ........... * b. guided * Guided writing provides some structure and support while still allowing students to express their own ideas.

29. The writing activity in which suggestions are given regarding the content of the work, but students work independently is termed as .......... composition. * b. guided * Guided writing provides some direction and support, but students are ultimately responsible for producing their own work.

30. In the stage of guided composition, the "letter chains" technique is considered to be variation of ........... * c. situational compositions * Letter chains simulate real-life communication situations, making them a type of situational composition.

31. Teachers should generally avoid asking students to .......... during independent writing activities. * a. write deep personal diaries * Asking students to write deeply personal diaries can raise privacy concerns and may not be appropriate in all classroom settings.

32. Much recent linguistic research supports the view that English spelling is ........... * **a. a rule-governed system based on speech ** * While there are many exceptions, English spelling is largely based on the sounds of the language.

33. At the recombination stage of writing practice, students are required to ........... * d. reproduce practiced sentences with adaptations * The recombination stage involves manipulating and adapting previously learned language patterns.

34. The ability to manipulate sentences and paragraphs and use language effectively in writing good prose is a matter of ........... * d. stylistic skills * Stylistic skills involve the effective use of language devices to create a particular effect or convey a message.

35. Dictation and cloze procedure fall into the category of .......... activities. * c. writing practice * Dictation and cloze procedures are activities that involve producing written output, making them forms of writing practice.

36. The type of writing involved in grammatical exercises and the construction of simple dialogues is called ........... * c. guided writing * These activities provide some structure and support, guiding students towards correct language production.

37. Songs cannot be used in teaching ........... * d. writing * Songs can be effectively used to teach vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, and even aspects of grammar and culture.

Certainly, let's continue with the remaining multiple-choice questions on teaching writing to language students.

38. The free expression method in writing emphasizes . . . . . . . * c. fluency * The free expression method prioritizes generating ideas and getting thoughts down on paper quickly, focusing on fluency over grammatical accuracy at the initial stage.

39. The free expression method in writing focuses on ........... * b. creative writing * This method encourages students to express their own ideas and creativity freely without excessive constraints.

40. The literary model method involves .......... * b. presenting the students with extracts from the words of well-known writers * This method uses examples from literature to demonstrate effective writing techniques and inspire student writing.

41. In guided composition, the students .......... * c. work independently but under the supervision of the teacher * Guided composition provides some structure and support while still allowing students to work independently.

42. There is a mass production in .......... of writing. * b. free expression method * The free expression method encourages students to generate ideas quickly and freely, which can lead to a significant amount of written output.

43. In the free expression method in writing, the students should write ........... * b. massively * The emphasis is on generating a large volume of writing to foster fluency and creativity.

44. .......... composition is the kind of composition in which students write without controls and with minimum guidance. * d. Free * Free writing allows students maximum freedom in expressing their ideas without significant constraints or guidance.

45. .......... composition is the one in which students are given detailed guidance and advice but can use their own words. * b. Guided * Guided composition provides some structure and support, but students are still encouraged to express their own ideas and make their own choices.