CAEL MCQ 2

Question 1

In an academic CAEL reading passage, the word 'mitigate' most likely means:

Accepted Answer

to reduce the severity of something

Answer

'Mitigate' means to lessen or reduce the impact or severity of something.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the passive voice correctly in an academic context?

Accepted Answer

The experiment was conducted by the researchers in 2022.

Answer

The passive voice uses 'was/were + past participle' to shift focus from the agent to the action.

Question 3

A CAEL test-taker reads: 'The findings are consistent with earlier studies.' What does this sentence imply?

Accepted Answer

The findings support what earlier research showed.

Answer

'Consistent with' means the results align with or confirm what previous studies found.

Question 4

Which transition word best signals a contrast between two academic ideas?

Accepted Answer

Nevertheless

Answer

'Nevertheless' introduces a contrasting point, meaning 'despite what was just said.'

Question 5

In a CAEL listening task, a professor says: 'This is a contentious issue in the field.' What does 'contentious' mean?

Accepted Answer

causing disagreement or debate

Answer

'Contentious' describes something that causes disagreement or controversy among experts.

CAEL - Canadian Academic English Language Practice Test