Cambridge Writing Check

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 5

Cambridge Writing Check

You can use contractions (isn't / can't / he's) in the essay

1. True
2. False

You can use words like 'dad, kids and grandpa' in your essay

1. True
2. False

Which of these do you use when you do not know who the recipient is of your letter

1. Yours sincerely
2. Yours faithfully

You can use 'yours sincerely' in an email to your friend

1. True
2. False

You can start an email to a friend with 'hi'

1. True
2. False

You can start a formal letter or email with 'Hello'

1. True
2. False

You can start a formal email with 'Dear Sir/Madam'

1. True
2. False

You can start a formal email with 'Dear Mr. Adams'

1. True
2. False

You can end a formal email with 'Kind regards'

1. True
2. False

You can end an informal email with 'see you soon'

1. True
2. False

Which one is the odd one out?

In a(n) (in)formal email/letter, you

1. You have to use the past tense
2. Refer to something in the email/letter/notice
4. Give reasons for writing

You should choose an interesting title for your article

1. True
2. False

For some text types, you do not need to write separate paragraphs

1. True
2. False

Which one is the odd one out?
In an article,

1. You should include your own experiences and opinion
2. You should make the reader feel interested by asking them questions
3. It is important to use creative words to make it engaging
4. You should be as formal as in an essay

Which is the odd one out?
In a story

1. You should use a range of past tenses for the events in the story
2. You should use a range of words and expressions to show when the different events happened
3. You do not have to use the first sentence that is given in the prompt
4. You should use descriptive adjectives and adverbs to make your story interesting

In a review,

1. You should use an informal, friendly style
2. You should use a formal, friendly style

In a review,
1. You should state clearly whether you liked or didn't like the product or experience
2. You should use descriptive language to make it interesting

1. 1 is true, 2 is false
2. 2 is true, 1 is false
3. both are true
4. both are false