CLB CLB Benchmarks & Proficiency Levels

Question 1

How many benchmark levels does the CLB scale contain?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

8

Answer

10

Answer

15

Question 2

The CLB scale is divided into three broad stages. Which option correctly identifies these stages?

Accepted Answer

Basic, Intermediate, Advanced

Answer

Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced

Answer

Beginner, Developing, Proficient

Answer

Foundation, Transitional, Expert

Question 3

Which CLB levels correspond to the 'Basic' stage of proficiency?

Accepted Answer

CLB 1–4

Answer

CLB 1–3

Answer

CLB 1–5

Answer

CLB 2–4

Question 4

The CLB was developed primarily to assess the language proficiency of which population?

Accepted Answer

Adult immigrants and international students in Canada

Answer

Native Canadian English speakers

Answer

Elementary school children learning French

Answer

Academic researchers in linguistics

Question 5

Which four language skill areas does the CLB assess?

Accepted Answer

Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening

Answer

Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Fluency

Answer

Literacy, Numeracy, Digital Skills, Communication

Answer

Formal, Informal, Academic, Professional

Question 6

A CLB level is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A benchmark of language tasks a person can perform consistently

Answer

A grammar rule set for a specific proficiency group

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A score range on a standardized multiple-choice test

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A recommendation for academic course placement only

Question 7

At which CLB level does the 'Advanced' stage begin?

Accepted Answer

CLB 9

Answer

CLB 7

Answer

CLB 8

Answer

CLB 10