CLBPT Writing for Communication 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which sentence is written in the passive voice?
- The report was submitted by the intern. (Correct answer)
- The intern submitted the report.
- The intern will submit the report tomorrow.
- The intern had been submitting reports weekly.
Correct answer: The report was submitted by the intern.
In passive voice, the subject receives the action; here, 'the report' (subject) was acted upon by the intern.
Question 2: A CLB 8 writer is expected to produce texts that are characterized by which of the following?
- Logically organized paragraphs with developed arguments and minimal errors (Correct answer)
- Simple sentences with basic vocabulary and frequent grammar mistakes
- Complex academic prose with no errors of any kind
- Short phrases and lists only, without full sentences
Correct answer: Logically organized paragraphs with developed arguments and minimal errors
CLB 8 represents advanced-intermediate writing: organized, coherent, and nearly error-free for most communicative purposes.
Question 3: Which transition word best shows contrast between two ideas?
- However (Correct answer)
- Furthermore
- Therefore
- Similarly
Correct answer: However
'However' signals a contrast or contradiction between the preceding and following ideas.
Question 4: In formal writing, which of the following should generally be avoided?
- Contractions such as 'don't' and 'can't' (Correct answer)
- Topic sentences at the beginning of paragraphs
- Third-person pronouns like 'he,' 'she,' or 'they'
- Transitional phrases between paragraphs
Correct answer: Contractions such as 'don't' and 'can't'
Contractions are considered informal and should be avoided in formal written documents.
Question 5: You receive an email asking you to confirm attendance at a training session. Which response is most appropriate?
- Thank you for the invitation. I confirm that I will attend the training session on [date]. (Correct answer)
- Yeah, I'll be there. See you then!
- I got your email. Training confirmed.
- Yes.
Correct answer: Thank you for the invitation. I confirm that I will attend the training session on [date].
A professional reply confirms the specific details politely and maintains an appropriate level of formality.
Question 6: Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
- Walking to work, the rain started to fall heavily. (Correct answer)
- Walking to work, she noticed the rain starting to fall.
- She was walking to work when it began to rain.
- On her walk to work, she got caught in the rain.
Correct answer: Walking to work, the rain started to fall heavily.
The phrase 'walking to work' must logically refer to a person, but it incorrectly modifies 'the rain' in that sentence.
Question 7: Which option correctly formats the salutation of a business letter when you do not know the recipient's name?
- Dear Sir or Madam:
- Hey there,
- To Whom It May Concern,
- Both A and C are correct. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Both A and C are correct.
Both 'Dear Sir or Madam:' and 'To Whom It May Concern,' are accepted formal salutations when the recipient's name is unknown.
CLBPT Writing for Communication 3
Which sentence is written in the passive voice?