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

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct verb tense for a CLBA writing task describing a past completed action?

Accepted Answer

She finished the report yesterday.

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She has finished the report yesterday.

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She is finishing the report yesterday.

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She had been finishing the report yesterday.

Question 2

In a CLB 7 writing context, which word best replaces 'big' to demonstrate higher-level vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

substantial

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large

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huge

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giant

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a conditional structure suitable for CLB 6–8 level writing?

Accepted Answer

If I study, I will pass.

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If I will study, I would pass.

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If I studied, I will pass.

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If I study, I would passed.

Question 4

A CLBA candidate needs to link two contrasting ideas. Which transition word is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

However

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Furthermore

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Therefore

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Similarly

Question 5

Which article usage is correct in the sentence: '__ honest employee is hard to find'?

Accepted Answer

An honest employee

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A honest employee

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The honest employee

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No article needed

Question 6

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement for a CLBA writing task?

Accepted Answer

The list of requirements is attached.

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The list of requirements are attached.

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The list of requirements were attached.

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The list of requirements have been attached.