CLBPT - Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Reading for Information 2

Question 1

A government website states: 'The Canada Workers Benefit is a refundable tax credit for low-income individuals.
Single individuals earning between $3,000 and $33,015 may be eligible.
Maximum benefit: $1,518.' Who qualifies?

Accepted Answer

Low-income individuals earning between $3,000 and $33,015

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All Canadian residents regardless of income

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Only married couples with children

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Individuals earning more than $100,000

Question 2

A nutrition label shows: Calories 120, Total Fat 2g (3% DV), Sodium 480mg (21% DV), Carbohydrate 22g (8% DV), Protein 3g. What nutrient has the highest percentage of daily value?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

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Total Fat

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Total Carbohydrate

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Protein

Question 3

A rent increase notice reads: 'Your rent will increase from $1,400 to $1,435, effective August 1, 2026. The Ontario guideline for 2026 is 2.5%.' Is this increase within the guideline?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 2.5% of $1,400 is $35, matching the increase exactly

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No, the increase is too high

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Cannot be determined

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Landlords cannot increase rent in Ontario

Question 4

A course outline states: 'Grades: Participation 10%, Midterm 25%, Research Paper 30%, Final Exam 35%. A grade of D (50-59%) is required to pass.' Which component has the most weight?

Accepted Answer

Final Exam

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Participation

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Midterm Exam

Answer

Research Paper

Question 5

An immigration document states: 'Express Entry applicants are ranked using the CRS. The current minimum score for invitation is 485. Applicants must also have CLB 7 or higher in all language abilities.' What are two requirements?

Accepted Answer

A CRS score of at least 485 and CLB 7+ in all language abilities

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Only a university degree and citizenship

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Only Canadian work experience

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A job offer and $50,000 in savings

Question 6

A parking meter reads: '$2.00/hour, max 3 hours. Free: Sundays and statutory holidays. Violations: $45 fine.' Someone parks at 10 AM Saturday wanting to stay until 2 PM. What is the issue?

Accepted Answer

The maximum is 3 hours, so they cannot stay for 4

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No issue — they can park for 4 hours

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Parking is free on Saturdays

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The meter doesn't accept credit cards