CEFR Linguistic Range and Control 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which CEFR level descriptor mentions 'expressing oneself with clarity and precision' and 'differentiating finer shades of meaning'?
- A2
- B1
- B2
- C2 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: C2
C2 descriptors highlight the ability to express with precision and differentiate fine nuances of meaning.
Question 2: At B2 level, how does a speaker handle abstract topics?
- Avoids them completely
- Can discuss them clearly and in some detail (Correct answer)
- Handles them as naturally as a native speaker
- Can only read about them but not speak
Correct answer: Can discuss them clearly and in some detail
B2 speakers can discuss abstract topics clearly and in reasonable detail, though not with the ease of a C-level speaker.
Question 3: Which is an example of demonstrating 'grammatical range' at the C1 level?
- Using only simple present and past tenses
- Using a wide variety of complex structures including subjunctives and conditionals accurately (Correct answer)
- Producing only memorized sentences
- Avoiding subordinate clauses
Correct answer: Using a wide variety of complex structures including subjunctives and conditionals accurately
C1 grammatical range includes accurate and varied use of complex structures like subjunctives and advanced conditionals.
Question 4: A student says: 'I went to shop yesterday and I buyed many things.' Which CEFR level does this most suggest?
- C1
- B2
- A2 (Correct answer)
- C2
Correct answer: A2
The use of irregular verb errors ('buyed' instead of 'bought') alongside comprehensible communication is typical of A2 level.
Question 5: Which best describes the relationship between 'range' and 'control' in CEFR?
- Range is about accuracy; control is about variety
- Range is about variety of resources; control is about accuracy in using them (Correct answer)
- They are the same concept measured differently
- Range applies only to vocabulary; control applies only to grammar
Correct answer: Range is about variety of resources; control is about accuracy in using them
Range refers to the breadth of linguistic resources available, while control refers to the accuracy and consistency of their use.
Question 6: Which level is most likely indicated by 'can communicate with some confidence on familiar topics with limited range'?
- C1
- B2
- A1
- A2 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: A2
A2 speakers show confidence on familiar topics but are limited in range, matching this descriptor.
Question 7: At which CEFR level would a speaker be expected to use idiomatic language naturally and effectively?
- A1
- A2
- B1
- C1 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: C1
C1 speakers can use idiomatic language naturally and effectively, showing near-native linguistic range.
CEFR Linguistic Range and Control 5
Which CEFR level descriptor mentions 'expressing oneself with clarity and precision' and 'differentiating finer shades of meaning'?