Writing at B1 Level Flashcards

Which sentence correctly uses a time connective?

Answer: After finishing work, I went to the gym.

'After + gerund (finishing)' followed by a main clause is correct. Using both 'after' and 'then' is redundant. The infinitive 'to finish' after 'after' is incorrect.

You are writing to apply for a part-time job. Which closing sentence is most appropriate?

Answer: I look forward to hearing from you.

'I look forward to hearing from you' is the standard formal closing for a job application. The other options are too informal for this context.

Which of the following is the correct way to end a formal letter when you began with 'Dear Mr Smith'?

Answer: Yours sincerely

When you know the person's name and use it (Dear Mr Smith), you close with 'Yours sincerely'. 'Yours faithfully' is used when you write 'Dear Sir/Madam'.

Read the sentence and choose the correct spelling: 'We recieved/received your application last week.'

Answer: Received

The correct spelling is 'received'. The rule 'i before e except after c' applies here: rec-ei-ved (after c, use ei).

Which sentence uses paragraphing correctly in a short formal email?

Answer: State your purpose in the first paragraph, give details in the second, and close politely in the third.

A well-structured formal email has an opening paragraph for purpose, a middle paragraph for detail, and a closing paragraph. This is the expected B1+ writing structure.

Which sentence contains a spelling mistake?

Answer: The goverment announced new regulations yesterday.

'Goverment' is a spelling mistake. The correct spelling is 'government' — it includes a silent 'n' in the middle: gov-ern-ment.