Situational Writing: Match the Task
Writing Practice
Complete your revision by reading this together with our 2023 Issue 4/5 print issue or as a standalone guide.
MATCH CONTENT TO TASK
For situational writing, you are given a few tasks which you will need to complete in your essay. You are also given a visual stimulus with information you can use. It is important to effectively use the content from the visual stimulus to support and address the points in the task.
Not Matching Task
The content from the visual stimulus is mentioned but not used to answer the task requirements.
Matching Task
The content from the visual stimulus is used to answer the task requirements.
Question Prompt
Your school is organising a post-examination activity for students, and they are taking in student ideas. You have decided to propose the following:
Sentosa Inter-Class Amazing Race
Navigate challenging obstacles, solve riddles, and complete exciting tasks at various locations on the island.
Sentosa Inter-Class Amazing Race
Navigate challenging obstacles, solve riddles, and complete exciting tasks at various locations on the island.
Not Matching Task
Participating in the Sentosa Inter-Class Amazing Race will allow students to navigate challenging obstacles and solve riddles in Sentosa. They will also be able to complete exciting tasks.
Matching Task
Students will enjoy the Sentosa Inter-Class Amazing Race as it features a host of activities to help them unwind after the exams — from navigating challenging obstacles to completing exciting tasks in Sentosa.
