CAE Register and Style 2

Question 1

Which of the following sentences uses the passive voice appropriately for a formal scientific report?

Accepted Answer

The chemicals were mixed and subsequently heated.

Answer

The passive voice ('were mixed and subsequently heated') is preferred in scientific reports to focus on the process rather than the doer.

Question 2

In a formal review for a CAE Writing task, which connective is most appropriate to introduce a contrasting point?

Accepted Answer

However, it should be noted that...

Answer

'However, it should be noted that' is a formal connective phrase appropriate for structured written reviews in CAE-level tasks.

Question 3

A writer is producing a CAE proposal for a school principal. Which sentence is most stylistically appropriate?

Accepted Answer

It is strongly recommended that a new sports facility be constructed.

Answer

A proposal uses formal, persuasive language such as 'It is strongly recommended' — impersonal, objective, and professionally phrased.

Question 4

Which of the following demonstrates an inappropriate mixing of registers in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

In conclusion, the experiment was totally a success and the results are great.

Answer

'Totally a success' and 'results are great' are informal expressions that create a register clash in academic writing.

Question 5

Which sentence is an example of nominalization that makes it appropriate for formal writing?

Accepted Answer

A decision was made to conduct a further investigation into the problem.

Answer

Nominalizations like 'a decision' and 'an investigation' replace active verbs, creating a more abstract and formal tone typical of professional writing.

CAE - Cambridge English Advanced Practice Test

CAE - Cambridge English Advanced Practice Test

CAE Register and Style 2