1) How many questions are in the writing exam? a) 1 b) 4 c) 2 d) 3 2) Which text formats MUST include a title (heading) ? a) Formal letter, Article, Email b) Article, Blog, Report  c) Email, Report, Formal Letter d) Email, Report, Blog e) Narrative, explanation, Instructions 3) How many marks are given for SPaG (spelling, punctuation and grammar) in the writing exam? a) 15 b) 10 c) 12 d) 9 4) You need to write both addresses in full when writing a formal letter in the writing exam.  a) True b) False 5) The suggested word count for a writing exam question (usually) is ? a) L2 300 words b) L1 175 words c) L1 200 words d) L2 400 words e) L1 250 words 6) Not meeting the suggested word count means a) I will fail. b) I will only get 50% of the marks. c) marks will be capped at 7 out of 15 7) All the writing formats will need an introduction and a conclusion. a) True b) False 8) My finished writing piece should have at least 3 paragraphs. a) True b) False 9) How long is the writing exam a) 1 hour b) 1 hour 20 mins c) 2 hours d) 1 hour 30 mins 10) If I use techniques like facts, alliteration and rhetorical questions, my writing will be much more interesting. a) True b) False 11) Considering proper nouns MINTS is an acronym used to help us remember when to use capital letters. When should we use capital letters? a) Months, Initials, Names, Titles, Start of a sentence b) Months, Italics, Numbers, Titles, Start of a sentence c) Many items, new topics, sentences d) Months, I, Names of people and places, Titles 12) Marks (in the writing exam) are split into content and SPaG. a) True b) False 13) What are the maximum marks that can be achieved (per question) for content? a) 10 b) 15 c) 12 d) 20 14) SPaG marks are split into: a) 3 spelling 3 punctuation 3 grammar b) 5 spelling 5 punctuation 5 grammar c) 4 spelling 4 punctuation 4 grammar 15) I should plan my writing by: a) Writing it all out in rough b) Don't bother it will waste time c) Drawing a mindmap using key words to help you deicide what to write about  16) How can I make sure my paragraphs link together well? a) Use Furthermore, at the beginning of paragraph 2 b) Use In addition, at the beginning of paragraph 3 c) Don't use paragraphs 17) Are there marks for using complex sentences? a) No b) Yes 18) Which are examples of complex sentences? a) I like Drake but I prefer Potter Payper. b) I feel that I am the right candidate, because I have the relevant experience. c) Shermar came over to the bus stop and Dan was waiting for the bus.  d) Although I was late, I still went to school yesterday. 19) In the L1 writing exam you will be asked to write 1 formal and 1 informal answer, which text types (formats) could you be asked to write? a) Letter, email, blog b) Email, report, article c) Instructions, formal letter, narrative d) Report, blog, article e) Email, explanation, report f) Explanation, blog, formal letter 20) In the L2 writing exam you will be asked to write 1 formal and 1 informal answer, which text types (formats) could you be asked to write? a) Instructions, email, formal letter b) Article, report, email c) Blog, formal letter, email d) Report, blog, narrative  e) Instructions, article, formal letter f) Article, narrative, explanation 21) For maximum marks include all the details given in the bullet points (in the question). a) True b) False 22) Which sentences use brackets correctly? a) I need your help with the event (on Friday 23rd).  b) I need (your help with) the event on Friday 23rd. c) (I need your help) with the event on Friday 23rd. d) I need your help with the event on Friday (23rd).

Writing exam L1 / L2 - City & Guilds Functional Skills

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