Evaluative Kind of Writing Quiz

Which phrase would you use in French to balance an argument by presenting a contrasting point?

• En revanche, …

• D’abord, …

• En fin de compte, …

• En ce qui concerne…

Answer explanation

In French, the phrase 'En revanche, ...' is used to balance an argument by presenting a contrasting point, making it the correct choice in this context.

select the different ways of saying "however" in French:

• cependant

• toutefois

• bien que

• Pourtant

Answer explanation

You will need to assess which translation of However is best suited to the register and context (toutefois is very formal and pourtant a bit less)

How would you introduce a contrasting point in French?

• Par contre,

• D’abord, …

• En fin de compte, …

• Je suis (tout à fait) d’accord…

Answer explanation

In French, 'Par contre' is used to introduce a contrasting point, making it the correct choice in this context.

alors que +

• indicative

• subjunctive

The correct expression to say "on one hand" is:

• d'une main

• d'une partie

• d'une part

• sur une main

The correct expression to say "on the other hand" is:

• sur l'autre main

• sur l'autre part

• de l'autre main

• d'autre part

select the most suited stylistic strategies for an evaluative essay

• superlative

• si clauses

• comparative

• opinions

tandis que +

• subjunctive

• indicative

bien que +

• indicative

• subjunctive

Whereas = Tandis que / alors que + indicative

• vrai

• faux