VERSANT Open Questions 2

Question 1

In the Versant Open Questions section, what type of English is most appropriate to use in your response?

Accepted Answer

Natural, clear, conversational English with correct grammar

Answer

Highly formal academic English only

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Slang and colloquial expressions to sound native

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Technical jargon related to your profession

Question 2

Which response best answers the open question: "What do you do to stay healthy?"

Accepted Answer

I stay healthy by exercising regularly, eating balanced meals, and getting enough sleep.

Answer

Healthy.

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Health is very important for everyone in the world.

Answer

I don't really know much about that topic.

Question 3

Which word correctly completes the sentence? "She is very _____ when it comes to meeting deadlines."

Accepted Answer

reliable

Answer

rely

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reliability

Answer

relied

Question 4

In an open question response, which linking word best shows contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

Furthermore

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Similarly

Answer

Therefore

Question 5

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of reported speech?

Accepted Answer

She said that she would call me the next day.

Answer

She said, "I will call you tomorrow."

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She told, "I will call you tomorrow."

Answer

She says she will calls me the next day.

Question 6

When answering an open question on the Versant test, how long should your response ideally be?

Accepted Answer

One to two complete sentences that directly address the question

Answer

Exactly one word

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A minimum of five paragraphs

Answer

As long as possible to maximize the score