CELPIP Writing Tasks & Coherent Expression 4

Question 1

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

The list of items is on the desk.

Answer

The subject "list" is singular, so it takes "is."

Question 2

Which sentence uses correct punctuation for a formal email?

Accepted Answer

I am writing to request a refund.

Answer

The clean sentence with a period and no misplaced comma is correct.

Question 3

Which word choice is most appropriate in a formal tone?

Accepted Answer

I would like to request a refund.

Answer

"I would like to request a refund" maintains a polite, formal register.

Question 4

Identify the correctly formed conditional sentence.

Accepted Answer

If I have time, I will reply.

Answer

The first conditional uses present simple in the if-clause and 'will' in the main clause.

Question 5

Which sentence avoids a sentence fragment?

Accepted Answer

The bus was late, so I missed the meeting.

Answer

A complete sentence needs a subject and main verb, which only the second option has.

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