CAE Writing Flashcards

A CAE candidate is writing a proposal. What is the main purpose of a proposal?

Answer: To suggest a plan of action and persuade the reader to accept it

A proposal recommends a course of action, justifies it with reasoning, and aims to persuade the reader (e.g., a manager or committee) to approve it.

Which register is appropriate for a CAE letter of application?

Answer: Formal and professional

Letters of application must use formal, professional language since they are addressed to potential employers or organisations.

What does 'coherence' mean in the context of CAE Writing assessment?

Answer: Ideas being logically connected and easy to follow

Coherence refers to how logically ideas are sequenced and connected across a piece of writing, making it easy for the reader to follow.

In CAE Writing, 'range' refers to which of the following?

Answer: The variety of vocabulary and grammatical structures

Examiners assess 'range' by looking at the variety and sophistication of both vocabulary choices and grammatical structures used.

When should a CAE writer use a neutral register?

Answer: Writing an article for a general-interest magazine

A general-interest magazine article targets a broad public audience and therefore suits a neutral, accessible register rather than formal or informal extremes.

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of a passive voice appropriate for a formal report?

Answer: Sales were found to have dropped sharply in Q3.

The passive voice ('were found') removes personal reference and creates the impersonal, objective tone expected in formal reports.