CLBA CLBA - Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment Grammar and Vocabulary in Context Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

In CLBA oral tasks, which modal verb best expresses a polite suggestion?

Accepted Answer

You should call the office.

Answer

You must call the office.

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You can call the office.

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You will call the office.

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense in a CLBA context?

Accepted Answer

I have lived in Canada for five years.

Answer

I have lived in Canada since five years.

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I lived in Canada since five years.

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I am living in Canada since five years.

Question 3

A CLB 5 candidate is asked to describe a graph. Which phrase is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

The data shows a significant increase in sales.

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The numbers go up a lot.

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There is an increase.

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Sales go bigger and bigger.

Question 4

Which relative clause is grammatically correct for a CLBA writing task?

Accepted Answer

The employee who called is waiting.

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The employee which called is waiting.

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The employee whom called is waiting.

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The employee what called is waiting.

Question 5

Which vocabulary word best fits the blank in a formal CLBA letter: 'We regret to __ that your application was unsuccessful'?

Accepted Answer

inform

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tell

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say

Answer

speak

Question 6

Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier — a common error assessed in CLBA writing tasks?

Accepted Answer

Walking to work, she got caught in the rain.

Answer

Walking to work, the rain started.

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Walking to work, rain fell suddenly.

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While walking to work, the rain began.