Writing: Responding to Surveys Flashcards
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You are responding to a workplace survey about a new wellness program. The options are A) On-site fitness classes or B) Subsidized gym memberships. What is the most appropriate tone to use in your email explaining your choice to the HR Manager?
Answer: Persuasive and respectful, clearly outlining the benefits of your preferred option.
The goal is to persuade the HR Manager of the merits of your choice while maintaining a professional and respectful tone. An aggressive or overly casual tone is unprofessional, and an apologetic tone weakens your argument.
When structuring your email response for the CELPIP survey task, what is the most effective and logical sequence for your points?
Answer: Clearly state your choice in the opening, provide two or three distinct reasons with support in the body, and end with a brief concluding summary.
The most effective structure for a persuasive email of this type is to state the main point (your choice) directly, support it with well-explained reasons, and then conclude. This approach is clear, organized, and easy for the reader to follow.
A survey for your local community asks whether a vacant lot should be used for Option A: A new playground, or Option B: A community garden. You choose Option B. Which of the following is the most persuasive supporting reason to include in your email?
Answer: "A community garden would provide residents with access to fresh, healthy food, create a green space for relaxation, and offer educational opportunities for all ages on gardening and sustainability."
This answer is the strongest because it provides multiple, specific, and positive benefits (access to food, green space, education) that appeal to the wider community's interests. The other options are based on personal dislike, weak evidence, or are too vague to be persuasive.
What is the primary purpose of writing an email to explain your survey choice in CELPIP Writing Task 2?
Answer: To justify your selected option with clear, well-supported, and persuasive reasons.
The core of this task is to fulfill the prompt by choosing an option and persuading the reader that your choice is well-founded. This is achieved through clear justification and logical support, not by challenging the survey or focusing only on word count or vocabulary.
You are writing to your building manager in response to a survey about installing new security cameras. You support this idea. Which of the following is the most effective opening sentence for your email?
Answer: "In response to the recent survey, I am writing to express my full support for the installation of new security cameras in our building."
A strong opening should be polite, directly state the purpose of the email, and clearly indicate your position. Option A achieves this professionally. The other options are confrontational, hesitant, or overly demanding, which are less effective tones.
Which of the following elements would make a written survey response LESS effective and persuasive?
Answer: Providing reasons that are vague general statements without any specific details or examples.
Persuasiveness comes from strong, specific support. Vague reasons like "it's a better option" without explaining *why* it is better are not convincing. All the other options are features of a well-written, effective, and persuasive response.