CXC English A exam: Past paper type persuasive essay questions 3

Here are CXC past paper type persuasive essay questions.

These are the types of persuasive essay questions that have been on paper 2 Section 4 of
CXC English A past papers

SECTION FOUR

(Suggested time: 30 minutes)

Answer one question in this section

Your answer in this section should be approximately 250 to 300 words in length.

You MUST write in Standard English.

"Students should not be allowed to use cell phones in school."

Write an essay EITHER supporting OR opposing this view.

35 marks

The Minister of Education in your territory believes that there are too many official holidays each year and the school year should be longer so that student performance might improve.

As a student leader in your school, write a letter to the Minister of Education giving your views on this statement.

35 marks

Skilled Caricom professionals should be allowed to work in any Caricom territory they chose.

Write an essay giving your views on the above statement.

35 marks

"Governments in the Caribbean should not allow their qualified teachers to be enticed away to work in schools in Britain and the United States."

Write an argument EITHER supporting OR opposing this view.

35 marks