LLN Writing Skills & Expression 3

Question 1

A form asks for your 'residential address'. What should you write?

Accepted Answer

The address where you currently live

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Your work address

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Your PO Box number

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Your email address

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a formal written communication?

Accepted Answer

A letter of complaint to a business

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A text message to a friend

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A comment on social media

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A note left on the fridge

Question 3

Identify the error in this sentence: 'The project was completed on time however the budget was exceeded.'

Accepted Answer

A semicolon or comma is needed before 'however'

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'Completed' should be 'complete'

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'Project' should be capitalised

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'Budget' should be 'budgeted'

Question 4

What does it mean to 'proofread' a document?

Accepted Answer

To check a document for errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation

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To format a document with headings

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To email a document to colleagues for feedback

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To print multiple copies of a document

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the tone of this sentence: 'We regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful at this time.'

Accepted Answer

Formal and polite

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Casual and friendly

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Aggressive and blunt

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Humorous and light-hearted

Question 6

A noticeboard message reads: 'Staff meeting - Thurs 10 am - Board Room - Attendance compulsory.' Which is the best rewrite as a complete professional sentence?

Accepted Answer

All staff are required to attend a compulsory meeting in the Board Room on Thursday at 10 am.

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The staff meeting is on Thursday, attendance compulsory at 10 am Board Room.

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Meeting on Thurs at Board Room, 10 am, must go.

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There is a meeting and you need to come to the Board Room on Thursday.