English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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For tables, matching columns, IPA and original formatting, open the course PDF above.

Exercise on the identification of the types of text

Read each paragraph carefully, then answer the questions that follow.

Paragraph 1:

The playground was full of children laughing and playing. The swings soared high into the

sky as kids pumped their legs back and forth. Nearby, the slide was busy with children

climbing up the ladder and whooshing down with big smiles on their faces. The bright green

grass felt soft underfoot, and the warm sun made everything shine with a golden glow. It was

a perfect day to be outside.

  i.   What is the main idea of this paragraph?

 ii.   What is the mode of writing?

iii.   What is the purpose of this paragraph?

iv.    Who is the audience for this paragraph?

Paragraph 2:

One sunny afternoon, Maya found a tiny kitten hiding under a bush in her backyard. The

kitten was shivering and looked scared. Maya gently picked it up and brought it inside. She

gave it some milk and a warm blanket to sleep on. Over time, the kitten became happy and

playful, and Maya decided to keep it as her pet. She named it Whiskers, and they became

best friends.

  i.   What is the main idea of this paragraph?

 ii.   What is the mode of writing?

iii.   What is the purpose of this paragraph?

iv.    Who is the audience for this paragraph?