B1 Writing Skills 2

Question 1

In a B1 Preliminary email to a friend, which opening is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Hi Tom,

Answer

Informal emails to friends start with 'Hi' plus the first name.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the past simple correctly?

Accepted Answer

I went to the beach yesterday.

Answer

'Went' is the past simple form of 'go' and matches 'yesterday'.

Question 3

What is the best way to end an informal email?

Accepted Answer

See you soon, Anna

Answer

Informal closings use friendly phrases and a first name.

Question 4

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

Accepted Answer

We went to London and saw Big Ben.

Answer

Proper nouns and the first word need capitals, with no unnecessary comma.

Question 5

Which linking word best joins: 'It was raining ___ we stayed inside.'?

Accepted Answer

so

Answer

'So' shows a result of the first clause.

B1 Preliminary Practice Test