Exercise 1
Essay Structure Recognition
6 points
Choose the correct term or phrase for each essay-writing scenario.
1Which of these is the best accroche for an essay on digital privacy?
2Which is the best problématique for a dissertation on the 35-hour working week?
3What is the correct function of the antithèse in a dissertation?
4Which connector pair correctly expresses concession followed by refutation?
5Which phrase best opens a synthèse that resolves a tension?
6Which sentence uses appropriate hedging for a B2 essay?
Exercise 2
Connector and Register Gap-Fill
5 points
Complete each sentence with the most appropriate word or phrase. Type your answer.
Exercise 3
Identify the Error
5 points
Each student sentence contains an error in structure, register, or argumentation. Choose the best diagnosis.
1Student writes: 'Depuis la nuit des temps, l'humanité a toujours cherché le progrès.' What is wrong?
2Student writes: 'D'un côté c'est bien. De l'autre côté c'est mal. Donc les deux ont raison.' What structural problem does this show?
3Student writes: 'Cela prouve que la mondialisation est toujours négative pour les pays en développement.' What is the register error?
4Student writes: 'Mais les inégalités persistent. Mais les gouvernements agissent. Mais le résultat est lent.' What is the stylistic problem?
5A student ends with: 'En conclusion, j'ai montré que la technologie est importante.' What is missing?