CEFR Linguistic Range and Control 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In CEFR terms, 'control' of language primarily refers to:
- The speed of language production
- The accuracy and consistency in applying linguistic knowledge (Correct answer)
- The number of languages known
- The ability to translate between languages
Correct answer: The accuracy and consistency in applying linguistic knowledge
Control in CEFR refers to how accurately and consistently a speaker applies their grammatical and lexical knowledge.
Question 2: At which CEFR level can a learner use simple structures correctly but still make basic mistakes?
- C1
- B2
- A2 (Correct answer)
- C2
Correct answer: A2
A2 speakers use simple structures correctly but make basic mistakes such as tense errors and misuse of articles.
Question 3: Which phrase from a CEFR can-do descriptor indicates linguistic range at C1?
- 'Can use a limited range of simple structures'
- 'Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad range of language' (Correct answer)
- 'Can produce simple, mainly isolated phrases'
- 'Can use basic sentence patterns'
Correct answer: 'Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad range of language'
C1 descriptors mention selecting from a broad range of language to express meaning precisely.
Question 4: A speaker who 'rarely makes errors' and 'self-corrects' when they do is most likely at which level?
- A1
- B1
- C1 (Correct answer)
- A2
Correct answer: C1
C1 speakers have a high degree of grammatical control and can correct most of their own errors retrospectively.
Question 5: The CEFR describes language range using which two main dimensions?
- Speed and clarity
- Vocabulary range and grammatical range (Correct answer)
- Listening and reading
- Formal and informal registers
Correct answer: Vocabulary range and grammatical range
CEFR assesses language range through both vocabulary range and grammatical range as separate but related dimensions.
Question 6: Which error type is most characteristic of a B1 speaker's linguistic control?
- No errors at all
- Systematic errors with complex structures (Correct answer)
- Errors in every sentence
- Errors only in pronunciation
Correct answer: Systematic errors with complex structures
B1 speakers commonly make systematic errors especially with complex or less familiar grammatical structures.
Question 7: Which CEFR level matches: 'Can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo; although pausing for grammatical and lexical planning'?
- A1
- A2
- B1 (Correct answer)
- C2
Correct answer: B1
B1 speakers produce language at an even tempo but pause noticeably for planning, unlike more advanced speakers.
CEFR Linguistic Range and Control 3
In CEFR terms, 'control' of language primarily refers to: