CLBPT - Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Writing for Communication 1

Question 1

You want to request a day off work next week. Which email opening is most appropriate for a professional workplace?

Accepted Answer

Dear Mr. Singh, I am writing to request a personal day on Thursday, July 31.

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Hi! I need Thursday off, okay?

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To Whom It May Concern, I want Thursday off work next week.

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Hey, can I take Thursday off? Let me know ASAP.

Question 2

You receive a notice that your rent will increase next month. You want to write to your landlord to ask for more time to prepare. Which sentence best begins your message?

Accepted Answer

I am writing to respectfully request an additional 30 days before the rent increase takes effect.

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The rent increase is too high and I think it is unfair.

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Why are you raising the rent so fast? This is not okay.

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I got your letter about rent and I need more time.

Question 3

You are writing a formal complaint letter to a store about a defective product. What should you include in the body of the letter?

Accepted Answer

A description of the problem, the purchase date, and what resolution you expect

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Your feelings about how disappointed you are, written in capital letters for emphasis

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A list of all the other bad experiences you have had with similar stores

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Only your contact information so they can call you back

Question 4

Your neighbour has been playing loud music late at night. You decide to write them a note. Which tone is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Polite and direct — explain the problem and ask them to keep noise down after 10 p.m.

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Threatening — warn them you will call the police immediately if it happens again

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Aggressive — tell them they are inconsiderate and selfish

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Vague — mention that some people find noise annoying without saying it is about them

Question 5

You are filling out a written form to register your child in an after-school program. The form asks for 'emergency contact information.' What should you write?

Accepted Answer

The name, relationship, and phone number of a person who can be reached if you are unavailable

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Your child's favourite teacher's name

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Your own name and address repeated from the top of the form

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A brief note explaining that you are always available and do not need an emergency contact

Question 6

You want to write a short message to confirm a dentist appointment scheduled for next Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Which message is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Hi, I am writing to confirm my appointment on Tuesday, July 29 at 2:00 p.m. Please let me know if anything changes. Thank you.

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Yes I will be there, see you then!

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I got the reminder. I will try to make it if nothing comes up.

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Dear Dentist, I am confirming that I received your message and I plan to attend the appointment which you scheduled for me last week on Tuesday in the afternoon.