The TOEFL iBT is designed and implemented by Educational Testing Services (ETS) Princeton, New Jersey. USA. The TOEFL iBT is divided into four test sections. You cannot change the task order. | Developing an Argument - 9 Is it a complete sentence Yes. The sentence California was the best trip ever is grammatically complete. It expresses one idea with a clear verb tense. 2. Is it arguable Yes. Mary has obviously considered her other vacations and concluded that California was the best compared to the rest. Where were her other vacations We do not know. They are implied. 3. Is it supportable Yes. Mary supports her opinion with three examples 1 learning how to surf at Malibu 2 going sightseeing and 3 meeting Jack. Is it a question or not Mary s opinion is not a question. An opinion is never a question. Based on the four questions is the sentence California was the best trip ever an opinion Yes. What is not an Opinion You now know what an opinion is and how to identify one. So what is not an opinion Follow these rules. 1. An opinion is not a statement of fact. a. California is a big state. b. Californian red wine is the best in the world. Not an opinion. This is a fact. It is not arguable. Opinion. It is a complete sentence arguable supportable and not a question. 10 - Developing an Argument An opinion is not a question. a. Is global warming a problem Not an opinion. This is a question. b. Global warming threatens the Opinion. It is a complete sentence future of the planet. arguable supportable and not a question. An opinion is not a fragment. a. Paris a great city. Not an opinion. This is not a complete sentence. It is a fragment. It is missing the verb is. b. Paris is the greatest city in the world. Opinion. It is a complete sentence arguable supportable and not a question. An opinion expresses one idea. a. A high TOEFL score will help me get a better job and help me meet girls. Not an opinion. There are two ideas getting a better job and meeting girls. b. A high TOEFL score will help me get a better job. Opinion. It is a complete sentence arguable supportable and not a question it also expresses one main idea getting a better job with a high TOEFL score. .
