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11: Writing for Different Purposes MatchUp

Target Level
C
Running Total
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Attempt
1 of 3

Click on a top box, then click on its match below. Or, drag a top box and drop it onto the correct match. Match all pairs before clicking ‘Check’.

To complain
To describe
To inform
To instruct
To persuade
To argue
To explain
To advise

Write a letter to your friend suggesting you should go on holiday together this summer. 

You should:

give your ideas about the holiday

convince your friend that they should come


Write an email to your mobile phone provider explaining why you will be returning your phone.

You should:

explain why you're unhappy with your phone

tell them what you expect them to do


Write an article for parents of teenagers about what it's like to be a teenager.

You should:

explain what it's like

give suggestions about how parents should deal with teenagers


Write a review of a place you have visited for a day out.

You should:

give details about what the place is like

say what you did there

give the pros and cons of visiting there


Write an article for your local newspaper giving your views on the proposed building of a skatepark on the local playing field.

You should:

give your opinions

explain why your opinions are correct


Write a description of someone or somewhere that is very important to you.

You should:

describe the person or place

explain why they are important to you


Write a report for your local council about how your village could be more eco-friendly.

You should:

say what it's like currently

say what could be improved 


Write a guide about one of your hobbies for people who want to take up the hobby.

You should:

explain the basics of the hobby

explain how to get into the hobby




This is your 1st attempt! You get 3 marks for each one you get right. Good luck!

Pass Mark
75%