Q1. Which opening sentence best establishes a clear persuasive position?
Many people have different opinions about uniforms.
School uniforms should be compulsory because they promote equality among students.
Uniforms exist in many schools around the world.
This text will discuss school uniforms.
Q2. Which sentence avoids a bare assertion?
Homework is unfair.
Homework should be reduced.
Homework should be reduced because excessive tasks can limit students’ rest time.
Homework exists in most schools.
Q3. Read the paragraph below. Schools should encourage community service because it helps students develop responsibility and understand the needs of others. What is the author’s main intent?
To explain what community service is
To entertain the reader
To persuade readers to support community service
To describe school activities
Q4. Read the paragraph below. Wearing helmets must be compulsory for cyclists, as it significantly reduces the risk of serious head injuries. Who is the most likely audience for this paragraph?
Medical researchers
Young children only
Cyclists and the general public
Helmet manufacturers
Q5. Which sentence correctly uses a modal verb to show obligation?
Students play sport daily.
Students could play sport daily.
Students must play sport daily.
Students played sport daily.
Q6. Students must play sport daily.
The bell rang.
The bell rang, and students left.
The bell rang because the lesson had ended.
The bell rang loudly.
Q7. Which sentence has correct sentence boundary punctuation?