CEFR Linguistic Range and Control 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which CEFR level can a speaker use a broad range of language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes?
- B1
- B2
- C1 (Correct answer)
- A2
Correct answer: C1
C1 speakers can use language flexibly and effectively across social, academic, and professional contexts with broad range.
Question 2: At the B2 level, how does a speaker typically handle complex sentence structures?
- Avoids them entirely
- Uses them with occasional errors without impeding communication (Correct answer)
- Uses them perfectly without any errors
- Only uses them in written form
Correct answer: Uses them with occasional errors without impeding communication
B2 speakers can use complex structures with occasional errors that do not impede communication.
Question 3: A learner at A1 level has which characteristic regarding linguistic range?
- Can express most topics with ease
- Has a very limited repertoire of words and phrases (Correct answer)
- Can handle abstract topics fluently
- Uses complex grammar with minor errors
Correct answer: Has a very limited repertoire of words and phrases
A1 learners have a very limited repertoire, confined to basic words and memorized phrases.
Question 4: Which descriptor best reflects linguistic control at the C2 level?
- Maintains control only in familiar situations
- Rarely makes grammatical errors
- Consistently maintains high precision even in complex situations (Correct answer)
- Makes frequent errors in formal writing
Correct answer: Consistently maintains high precision even in complex situations
C2 speakers consistently maintain high precision and control even in the most complex and demanding situations.
Question 5: Which of the following best illustrates 'range' in the CEFR framework?
- The speed at which a speaker talks
- The variety of vocabulary and structures a speaker can use (Correct answer)
- The ability to understand native speakers
- The accuracy of pronunciation
Correct answer: The variety of vocabulary and structures a speaker can use
Range refers to the breadth of vocabulary, structures, and expressions available to the speaker.
Question 6: A B1 speaker discussing an unfamiliar topic would most likely:
- Discuss it fluently with no gaps
- Struggle and use limited vocabulary with circumlocution (Correct answer)
- Refuse to attempt the topic
- Switch to their native language
Correct answer: Struggle and use limited vocabulary with circumlocution
B1 speakers manage less familiar topics with limited vocabulary, often using circumlocution to compensate.
Question 7: Which CEFR level is described as being able to express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions?
- A2
- B1
- B2 (Correct answer)
- C2
Correct answer: B2
B2 speakers can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, making regular interaction with native speakers quite possible.
CEFR Linguistic Range and Control 2
Which CEFR level can a speaker use a broad range of language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes?