Guide to English Writing

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
By knowing what to expect, you can prepare for any scenario. These questions are varied 
enough to cover many aspects of Education such that you can draw on the ideas you have 
prepared to answer these questions and apply them to any that may appear on a test. Also, you 
will notice that some of the questions cover similar topics, yet these are presented differently 
according to the question type.
Make sure to distinguish between those questions that ask for an opinion, those that do not, 
and those that are hybrid.
Yes / No 
(don’t forget the 
why
or 
how
questions that may be included)
1. Should college students be forced to take courses outside their main area of study? Why?
2. Does a smaller class size contribute to students’ academic performance? How?
3. Should a teacher be allowed to ask a student who is being disruptive to leave the classroom? 
Why? Why not?
4. In your opinion, would introducing technology such as tablets into the classroom help students 
be more engaged? How? Why?
5. Do you think that students who graduate from secondary school these days have enough 
general knowledge of the world they live in? Explain.
6. The world is changing at an increasingly fast pace, especially when it comes to the workplace 
and the technologies used therein. As a result, many older workers can’t keep up with the 
changing needs of their industries. Should people in their 40s or 50s be required to take night 
courses to keep up with changes in technology?
7. Do you think employers should make it mandatory for older staff to take additional college 
courses in order to keep up with changes in their industry? Why?
8. Are students with high grades always smarter or better equipped for the workplace than those 
with average grades?
9. As the popularity of texting, tweeting, social networking, and blogging increases, many 
educators fear that future generations of students will read fewer books and essays and lose 
critical thinking and comprehension skills. Is technology changing our reading habits? How might 
this affect future generations?
other: 
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