Article Writing Quiz

Which of the following represents the best definition of an article?

• A. An informal conversation posted in a journal to express opinions on a specific topic.
• B. A short piece of writing that provides information, analysis, or opinions on a subject, often published in newspapers, magazines, or online platforms.
• C. A fictional story written to entertain readers with imaginative events.
• D. A list of guidelines and instructions for completing a task

According to the structure of Cambridge IGCSE, articles should be

• A. Argumentative.
• B. Expository
• C. Persuasive
• D. Entertaining

Select all which applies: The purpose of an article is to

• Describe
• Entertain
• Persuade
• Inform
• Explain

What is the reason for the author' writing referred to as?

• A. The author's intention
• B. The author's purpose
• C. The author's audience
• D. The author's message

What does it mean for language to be 'semi-formal' in nature'?

• A. It uses slang and casual expressions while maintaining a relaxed tone.
• B. It balances between formal and informal tones, using polite and professional language without being overly rigid or casual.
• C. It strictly adheres to formal grammar rules and avoids contractions or conversational phrases.
• D. It is entirely informal and uses abbreviations and colloquial expressions frequently.

All of the following are included in the structure of an article except

• A. an abstract
• B. subheading
• C. by line
• D. date

I can include dialogue in my articles.

• True
• False

Persuasive techniques are, but not always used when writing articles for the IGCSE examination.

• True
• False

The tone of an article depends on the target audience and purpose.

• True
• False

An article should always include details to support its ideas.

• True
• False