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

Answer

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

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.

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

CLBPT - Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test Practice Test

CLBPT - Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test Practice Test

CLBPT - Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Writing for Communication 2