This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Cae > Cae Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cae Writing Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How important is proofreading and editing in the writing tasks of the Cambridge CAE exam? A) Not important. B) Slightly important. C) Moderately important. D) Very important. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Very important. 2. How many different types of CAE writing tasks are there? A) Five. B) Seven. C) Six. D) One. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Six. 3. What linkers should we use for Proposal? A) Formal. B) Informal. C) Semi-formal. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 4. Giving reasons for your opinions is optional A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 5. I regret to inform you that the proposal has not been approved. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 6. I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent developments. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 7. 2. How long do you have to complete the Writing Paper? A) 45 minutes. B) 1 hour 45 minutes. C) 1 hour 15 minutes. D) 1 hour 30 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1 hour 30 minutes. 8. In which text type(s) are words such as "very" and "really" acceptable? A) Formal letter. B) Report. C) Essay. D) Review. E) Proposal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Review. 9. In which writing task would you be most likely to see this sentence:' In my opinion, the benefits of the former greatly outweigh the latter.' A) Proposal. B) Essay. C) Report. D) Formal letter. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Essay. 10. What is neccessary for each paragraph? A) Result. B) Example. C) Title. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Title. 11. Writing Part 1 is always an essay. A) False. B) True. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 12. It is my pleasure to accept your invitation to the seminar. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 13. How many words do you have to write for each writing? A) 140-190. B) 220-240. C) 220-260. D) 200-250. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 220-260. 14. Further details will be provided in due course. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 15. In which writing task should you avoid using 'you/we'? A) Review. B) Letter. C) Essay. D) Proposal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Essay. 16. In part 1, you have to choose ..... on a given topic and discuss them in an essay A) 2 from 3 points. B) 2 from 2 points. C) 3 from 3 points. D) 1 from 2 points. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 2 from 3 points. 17. It is essential that all team members adhere to the guidelines provided. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 18. Part 1 requires you to write an essay based on ..... points given in the input text. A) 1. B) 4. C) 2. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 2. 19. Which writing task has a different tone/structure depending on whether it is 'open' or 'closed'? A) Report. B) Essay. C) Letter. D) Proposal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Proposal. 20. Can you use the opinions from the notes in the essay question? A) No, you have to come up with your own ideas. B) Yes, but you have to change the words. C) Yes, it's obligatory. D) Yes, you can copy them into your writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yes, but you have to change the words. 21. Which task can be formal or informal depending on the instructions? A) Essay. B) Review. C) Report. D) Letter. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Letter. 22. I'd like to suggest recycling as a long-term solution to environmental problems.Is the sentence acceptable in a Proposal? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 23. In which writing task should you focus on persuasive language? A) Essay. B) Informal letter. C) Review. D) Proposal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Proposal. 24. What is the formality of Proposal? A) Formal. B) Informal. C) Semi-formal. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 25. What is the recommended word count for the writing tasks in the Cambridge CAE exam? A) 220-260 words. B) 300-350 words. C) 400-450 words. D) 150-180 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 220-260 words. 26. The writing part of the exam has A) 4 parts. B) 3 parts. C) 1 part. D) 2 parts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 2 parts. 27. Advanced topics tend to be more abstract and involve a detailed element. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 28. I'll give you more info soon. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 29. Thanks for inviting me! I'll be there. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 30. In which writing task would you be most likely to see this sentence:' Not only was the device delivered a week late, but it was also damaged in transit.' A) Formal letter. B) Informal letter. C) Review. D) Report. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal letter. 31. If your writing task is not the correct register, where will you lose marks? A) Structure. B) Content. C) Communication. D) Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Communication. 32. We would like to draw your attention to the following points. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 33. Which of these FORMAL linkers is NOT used to ADD information? A) Consequently,. B) What is more,. C) Furthermore,. D) In addition,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequently,. 34. Just letting you know what's been going on lately. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 35. Hit me up if you need anything else. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 36. Kindly ensure that all necessary arrangements are made before the deadline. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 37. Which criteria is NOT used to evaluate the writing? A) Organisation. B) Content. C) Language. D) Interest. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Interest. 38. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 39. What tense should we use for hypothetical constructions for the future? A) Future. B) Present. C) Past. D) Now. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Future. 40. Sorry, your idea didn't go through. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 41. What should you include in the ESSAY conclusion? A) A decision. B) A recommendation. C) Your expectations. D) A summary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A decision. 42. In your essay you have to explain which of the two points you think are the most important A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 43. Sorry for the hassle! A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 44. You ..... use the opinions given to you in the instructions A) Mustn't. B) Don't have to. C) Should. D) Must. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Don't have to. 45. We had to push the deadline back because of some stuff that came up. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 46. In which writing task would you be likely to see this sentence?' I hope I've been some help to you and that your project goes well. Keep me updated!' A) Informal letter. B) Review. C) Proposal. D) Formal letter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informal letter. 47. We look forward to receiving your response at your earliest convenience. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 48. The data provided appears to be inconsistent with previous reports. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 49. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the deadline has been extended. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 50. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 51. Do you need to use linking words to get a 5 in Organisation? A) No, you should avoid them. B) No, unless they are really good formal ones. C) Yes, lots of them. D) Yes, but it's not the only factor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yes, but it's not the only factor. 52. How many writing tasks do you have to do on the day of the exam? A) Three. B) Two. C) Four. D) One. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two. 53. Which option is NOT a possible writing in the exam? A) Article. B) Review. C) Report. D) Informal letter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Article. 54. This info doesn't match what we had before. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 55. Almost any topic can come up in the writing exam. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 56. Everyone needs to stick to the rules. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 57. How many sentences should you have in a body paragraph? A) 5-7. B) 1-2. C) 2-3. D) 3-5. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 3-5. 58. Which writing task usually has the most separate paragraphs? A) Review. B) Letter. C) Essay. D) Report. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Letter. 59. I just wanted to flag a few things for you. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 60. Can you clear this up for me? A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 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