Types of IELTS essays (Opinion, Discussion, Argumentative, etc.) (Practice Test)

1. Which type of IELTS essay requires you to state whether you agree or disagree with a statement?
(A) Opinion Essay
(B) Discussion Essay
(C) Problem-Solution Essay
(D) Advantage-Disadvantage Essay

2. In which type of essay do you need to discuss both sides of an issue before giving your own view?
(A) Discussion Essay
(B) Opinion Essay
(C) Argumentative Essay
(D) Descriptive Essay

3. Which type of essay requires presenting both advantages and disadvantages of a given topic?
(A) Advantage-Disadvantage Essay
(B) Discussion Essay
(C) Opinion Essay
(D) Problem-Solution Essay

4. A Problem-Solution essay primarily focuses on:
(A) Analyzing two viewpoints on a topic
(B) Discussing advantages and disadvantages
(C) Identifying an issue and proposing ways to fix it
(D) Expressing personal experiences

5. Which type of essay requires supporting your opinion with strong evidence and examples?
(A) Argumentative Essay
(B) Descriptive Essay
(C) Problem-Solution Essay
(D) Narrative Essay

6. In which essay type are you most likely to see the question format: “Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?”
(A) Advantage-Disadvantage Essay
(B) Discussion Essay
(C) Opinion Essay
(D) Argumentative Essay

7. What is the main purpose of an Argumentative Essay?
(A) To describe an experience
(B) To present and defend a particular stance on an issue
(C) To discuss a problem and propose solutions
(D) To explain the advantages and disadvantages of something

8. A Discussion Essay requires you to:
(A) Agree or disagree with a statement
(B) Compare and contrast two different perspectives
(C) Describe an event in detail
(D) Narrate a personal story

9. Which type of essay typically includes “Causes and Solutions” as part of its structure?
(A) Problem-Solution Essay
(B) Opinion Essay
(C) Discussion Essay
(D) Argumentative Essay

10. If an IELTS Writing Task 2 question asks, “To what extent do you agree or disagree?” which type of essay should you write?
(A) Opinion Essay
(B) Discussion Essay
(C) Problem-Solution Essay
(D) Advantage-Disadvantage Essay