LLN Reading and Writing 2

Question 1

A form asks you to 'print in block letters'. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Write in capital letters clearly

Answer

'Block letters' means writing in clear, separate capital letters, making the text easy to read.

Question 2

A form instruction reads: 'Complete all fields marked with an asterisk (*). Leave blank any fields that do not apply.' A required field (*) asks for your employer's name. You are unemployed. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Write 'N/A'

Answer

Since the field is required (*), writing 'N/A' (Not Applicable) is the most appropriate way to indicate it doesn't apply while acknowledging it is a required field.

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct way to address a formal letter to a company when you don't know the recipient's name?

Accepted Answer

To Whom It May Concern,

Answer

'To Whom It May Concern,' is the standard formal salutation when the recipient's name is unknown in Australian business correspondence.

Question 4

A sign on a door reads: 'Push to open. Do not hold open. Fire door - keep closed.' What is the main purpose of this sign?

Accepted Answer

To provide safety instructions

Answer

The sign gives safety instructions about how to use a fire door — it tells users to keep it closed to prevent fire spread.

Question 5

A workplace newsletter contains: 'Staff are encouraged to utilise the new online portal to submit leave requests.' Rewrite this in plainer English.

Accepted Answer

Staff should use the new online portal to submit leave requests.

Answer

Option A replaces 'encouraged to utilise' with the simpler 'should use', improving clarity without losing meaning.

(LLN) Language Literacy and Numeracy Test Practice Test

(LLN) Language Literacy and Numeracy Test Practice Test

LLN Reading and Writing 2