Generally, there 5 types of questions in Writing Task 2. These are as follows:-
1. Opinion questions
You will be presented with a statement and then asked to give your opinion on the subject matter therein. This may take any of the following forms;
- To what extent do you agree or disagree?
- Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
- What is your opinion?
2. Discussion questions
Discussion questions, as the name suggests, expect you to discuss a certain subject in detail. Unlike opinion questions, you are expected to analyze both viewpoints on the subject. Such questions take the following forms:-
- Discuss both views/sides.
- Discuss both views/sides and state/give your opinion.
3. Problem solving
These questions ask you to discuss the causes and solutions or causes and effects of a problem or issue. Before you start writing, it's best to think of the causes and solutions or effects and select the two best points for each.
4. Two – part questions
These questions have a question statement followed by two or other three questions. The questions have a structure similar to Problem-solving questions.
5. Advantage/Disadvantage questions
For these types of questions, they normally give you a statement and ask you to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that statement.
There are 3 different subtypes of advantages and disadvantages questions and each requires a different approach. The subtypes are as follows:-
1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
2. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
