Lesson L1.12
L1.12 Recognise that language and other textual features can be varied to suit different audiences and purposes Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English, Unit 1
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The 20 questions
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What is a textual feature used to organise a document?
- A main clause
- A spelling rule
- A noun phrase
- A bullet point
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Which feature is most typical of a persuasive text?
- Neutral data
- Chronological steps
- Emotive language
- Technical jargon
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Why do instruction manuals use numbered steps?
- Make reading longer
- Look more artistic
- Correct chronological sequence
- To save paper
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Which feature is most typical of an informal text?
- Formal greeting
- Passive voice
- Conversational language
- Legal terminology
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What language choice best suits a charity donation leaflet?
- Neutral statistics
- Strict legal terms
- Emotive wording
- Technical diagrams
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Which feature makes a text suitable for young children?
- Dense paragraphs
- Complex clauses
- Simple vocabulary
- Formal jargon
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Which feature best suits a museum warning notice?
- A direct command
- A lengthy explanation
- A rhetorical question
- A passive statement
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Which sign-off is correct for a formal letter to a company?
- Yours faithfully
- Cheers
- Lots of love
- Best wishes
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Which feature helps a general audience understand a complex process?
- Long paragraphs
- Hidden footnotes
- Complex acronyms
- Clear subheadings
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Which layout feature helps a reader quickly scan for prices?
- A running footer
- A margin note
- An italic preface
- A priced table
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Why do newspaper articles typically use bold headlines and short paragraphs?
- Use more ink
- Hide the truth
- Confuse the reader
- Aid quick reading
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Which key feature is most likely found in a persuasive advertisement?
- A recipe list
- An index page
- A factual bibliography
- A catchy slogan
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Why might a writer switch from a formal to an informal tone?
- To increase length
- To build rapport
- To confuse readers
- To add statistics
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Which feature best shows that a text is written for experts?
- Unexplained specialist terms
- Simple cartoon images
- Basic bullet points
- A glossary for beginners
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What effect is a series of rhetorical questions intended to create?
- Complete confusion
- Boredom
- Reader reflection
- Direct answers
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Why would a writer use the second person pronoun 'you'?
- Talk about themselves
- Direct reader involvement
- Create distance
- Describe past history
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What technique adapts vocabulary to suit different readers?
- Proofreading
- Register variation
- Rhyme scheme
- Alliteration
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Which feature of a recipe book best helps cooks prepare dishes?
- Author biography
- Random paragraphs
- Numbered method steps
- Glossary of slang
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Why do legal documents use formal and precise wording?
- To entertain readers
- To sound mysterious
- To save paper
- To prevent misinterpretation
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What effect do frequent exclamation marks have in a children's text?
- Excitement and energy
- Confusion
- Boredom
- Formal authority
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