45 exam-style questions on Exam Strategy — topic SK.Exam_strategy of Skills in the IB English B syllabus — with answers and explanations. Samples below; the full set is free with an account.
You must persuade a large audience at a school assembly. Which text type fits best?
Answer: a speech
A 'speech' is delivered to an audience and often uses direct address, rhetorical questions and repetition to persuade. A recipe, shopping list or timetable would not.
Which text type typically opens with 'Dear Sir or Madam,'?
Answer: a formal letter
'Dear Sir or Madam,' is the opening of a formal letter written to someone whose name you do not know. Blogs, text messages and diaries use informal openings.
Which text type usually has a headline, a byline and is arranged in columns?
Answer: a newspaper article
A 'newspaper article' has a headline, a byline (the author's name) and column layout. A speech, postcard and recipe are structured differently.
Which text type gives a personal opinion on a film or book and says whether to recommend it?
Answer: a review
A 'review' evaluates something (a film, book, restaurant) and gives a recommendation. A report, invitation and menu have other purposes.
Which text type presents findings under headings and usually ends with recommendations?
Answer: a report
A 'report' is factual and structured with headings, presenting findings and recommendations. A love letter, joke and tweet are not structured this way.
Which text type is set out as questions and answers between two people?
Answer: an interview
An 'interview' is presented as a series of questions and answers between an interviewer and an interviewee. A brochure, diary and recipe are not.
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