CELPIP Writing: Emails 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which subject line is most appropriate for a formal request email?
- Request for Maintenance Repair – Apartment 4B (Correct answer)
- hi
- READ THIS NOW!!!
- stuff
Correct answer: Request for Maintenance Repair – Apartment 4B
A clear, specific subject line tells the reader the email's purpose.
Question 2: Your CELPIP email scores partly on "Vocabulary." What does this reward?
- Accurate, varied word choice (Correct answer)
- Using the same word repeatedly
- Slang and abbreviations
- Very long rare words used wrongly
Correct answer: Accurate, varied word choice
The vocabulary criterion rewards accurate and varied word use.
Question 3: Which is the best way to make a polite request?
- Could you please send the report by Friday? (Correct answer)
- Send the report by Friday.
- I need that report or else.
- Get me the report immediately.
Correct answer: Could you please send the report by Friday?
Modal verbs like "could you please" create a polite, professional tone.
Question 4: How many paragraphs are generally recommended for a CELPIP email?
- 3–4 paragraphs (Correct answer)
- 1 single block
- 8–10 paragraphs
- 0; bullet points only
Correct answer: 3–4 paragraphs
Three to four short paragraphs organize the opening, body, and closing well.
Question 5: What is the role of the closing paragraph in an email?
- State a next step or expected action (Correct answer)
- Introduce a brand-new topic
- Repeat the entire email
- Apologize for writing
Correct answer: State a next step or expected action
A strong closing states the desired outcome or next step.
Question 6: Which transition word best shows you are adding a reason?
- because (Correct answer)
- however
- meanwhile
- instead
Correct answer: because
"Because" introduces a reason, supporting coherence.
Question 7: If the situation says to email your manager, what register is expected?
- Semi-formal and respectful (Correct answer)
- Casual slang
- Romantic and emotional
- Hostile and blunt
Correct answer: Semi-formal and respectful
A manager warrants a respectful, semi-formal register.
CELPIP Writing: Emails 3
Which subject line is most appropriate for a formal request email?