- Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Writing for Communication Flashcards

You receive an email about a company potluck on Friday. Which reply is most appropriate?

Answer: Thank you for the invitation! I'd be happy to attend. I'll bring a vegetable tray. Should I arrive at noon or is there a different start time? Best regards, Priya

This confirms attendance, offers a contribution, asks a relevant question, and uses a professional closing.

You need to email a college requesting an application deadline extension. Which structure is best?

Answer: Subject: Request for Extension — Student #4521. Body: greeting, explanation, specific new deadline requested, appreciation, professional closing.

This includes an informative subject line, clear body, and professional tone.

Your child is sick and cannot attend school. Which message is most appropriate?

Answer: Dear Ms. Johnson, My daughter Maia (Grade 3, Room 204) will be absent today, April 7th, due to a fever. I expect her to return Wednesday. Please let me know about homework. Thank you, David Okafor

This identifies the teacher, student with class details, reason, expected return, and requests homework info.

You are writing a thank-you email after a job interview. Which element is LEAST important?

Answer: Mentioning what you had for lunch

What you had for lunch is irrelevant to a post-interview thank-you.

You want to text a coworker asking to swap shifts. Which message balances brevity with politeness?

Answer: Hi Raj! Any chance you could swap shifts next Thursday? I have a dentist appointment at 2 PM. I could cover your Saturday morning. Let me know! Thanks

This is casual but polite, explains the reason, and offers a fair exchange.

You are reporting a broken elevator to your building manager. Which details should you include?

Answer: When you noticed the problem, which elevator, relevant details, and safety concerns for elderly or disabled residents

Effective reports include timing, identification, observations, and safety implications.