Writing (Composition)
Writing (Composition) usually has two parts: a short guided composition with conditions, and a longer opinion paragraph with a reason or example. The exam values clear communication over complex grammar. You must answer every condition, stay within the word limit, and connect ideas logically.
Core rules and concepts
- Parse the prompt: topic, audience, required content (opinion + reason + example), and word count.
- Plan three sentences: a topic sentence, a reason, and a supporting detail. For 25–40 words, keep one idea per sentence.
- Use familiar patterns accurately: "I think ... because ...", "For example, ...", "Also, ...".
- Prefer simple, correct sentences to long, broken ones. Check tense, articles, and plurals after drafting.
- If the prompt gives a situation, use the information given; do not invent unrelated details.
Worked example
Prompt: "Which do you prefer, studying alone or in a group? Write your opinion and one reason. (25–35 words)" Model: "I prefer studying alone. I can focus better without talking. For example, when I study math alone, I finish more problems in less time." Reasoning: The model states a clear opinion, gives one reason (focus), and supports it with a concrete example. It stays within the word limit and uses simple present tense consistently.
Traps that cost marks
- Giving an opinion but forgetting the required reason.
- Writing a memorized essay that does not answer the actual prompt.
- Exceeding the word limit or writing too few words.
- Basic errors in tense, agreement, or spelling that obscure meaning.