CLBPT - Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Writing for Communication 2

Question 1

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

Accepted 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

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k

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Maybe I'll come, maybe I won't.

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I HATE potlucks

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Just: 'I need more time.'

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A three-page essay about your life

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Subject: URGENT!!! HELP ME!!!

Question 3

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

Accepted 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

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My kid is sick.

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Little Maia has the sniffles lol!

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Send no message.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Mentioning what you had for lunch

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Thanking the interviewer

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Reiterating interest in the position

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Referencing a specific discussion topic

Question 5

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

Accepted 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

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Swap shifts.

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Dear Esteemed Colleague, I am writing to formally request...

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yo can u work thurs or nah??

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Only that it's broken

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Your opinion about the building's overall maintenance

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A request for a rent reduction