Lesson L1.16
L1.16 Recognise vocabulary typically associated with specific types and purposes of texts (e.g. formal, informal, instructional, descriptive, explanatory and persuasive) Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English, Unit 1
20 questions
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Lesson L1.16, Recognise vocabulary typically associated with specific types and purposes of texts (e.g. formal, informal, instructional, descriptive, explanatory and persuasive): 20 multiple choice questions for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English (Functional Skills English L1/L2), Unit 1: Level 1 content, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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Which word type is most typical of an instruction?
- Past participle
- Relative pronoun
- Imperative verb
- Abstract noun
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Which vocabulary is typical of a formal text?
- Colloquial phrases
- Formal connectives
- Slang terms
- Emoji symbols
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What vocabulary is associated with a descriptive text?
- Sensory words
- Instructional commands
- Technical jargon
- Numerical data
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Which vocabulary is typical of an explanatory text?
- Causal connectives
- Slang abbreviations
- Imperative verbs
- Emotive adjectives
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Which vocabulary is most typical of a persuasive text?
- Emotive words
- Neutral facts
- Clinical terms
- Technical data
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Which feature marks a text message as informal?
- Casual abbreviations
- Passive voice
- Formal sign-offs
- Complex clauses
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Which verbs would you expect in a text on assembling a shelf?
- Past tense verbs
- Modal verbs
- Action verbs
- Emotive verbs
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Which phrase is typical of a formal complaint letter?
- Formal opening
- Slang sign-off
- Abbreviated text
- Casual greeting
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Which word is most typical of a persuasive advertisement?
- 'Unbeatable'
- 'Approximately'
- 'Previously'
- 'Average'
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Terms like 'emergency crews' and 'blaze' suggest what type of text?
- Fictional story
- Recipe guide
- Personal diary
- News report
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Which word pair is typical of a holiday destination description?
- Technical jargon
- Numerical figures
- Evocative adjectives
- Causal connectives
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Which terms are most typical of an explanatory text about heart function?
- Rhetorical questions
- Process verbs
- Slang phrases
- Emotive adjectives
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What text type typically uses imperative verbs like 'must' and 'do not'?
- Instructional text
- Poetic verse
- Narrative story
- Informal letter
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What text purpose is indicated by phrases like 'in my opinion' and 'I believe'?
- Persuasive
- Instructional
- Chronological
- Statistical
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Why do different text types use specific types of vocabulary?
- Confuses readers
- Hides meaning
- Matches purpose
- Reduces length
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Which set of words is most typical of a formal complaint letter?
- Hey mate
- Once upon time
- Lots of love
- Refund requested
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Which text type typically features statistical terms like 'approximately' and 'significant'?
- Personal diary
- Fairy tale
- Research report
- Shopping list
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What vocabulary feature is most typical of an informative text for general readers?
- Archaic language
- Clear common words
- Slang terms
- Obscure jargon
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Which set of cooking verbs is most typical of a recipe?
- Diagnose and treat
- Factor and solve
- Type and print
- Chop and simmer
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Which vocabulary set is most typical of a weather forecast?
- Syntax and phoneme
- Debit and credit
- Plaintiff and jury
- Showers and winds
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