Lesson L1.7

L1.7 Use appropriate phrases, registers and adapt contributions to take account of audience, purpose and medium Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English, Unit 1

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The 20 questions

  1. What does 'register' mean in the context of language and communication?

    • Speed of speech
    • Length of sentence
    • Formality level chosen
    • Volume of voice
  2. Which phrase is most suitable for a formal email to a manager?

    • Alright mate
    • Catch you later
    • I would be grateful
    • Hurry up please
  3. In communication terms, what does 'medium' refer to?

    • Subject topic depth
    • Delivery channel type
    • Target audience age
    • Message tone register
  4. What is the primary purpose of informative or persuasive communication?

    • To waste time
    • To confuse readers
    • To inform or persuade
    • To hide facts
  5. Which language feature is typical of an informal register?

    • Complex jargon
    • Contractions
    • Passive voice
    • Bibliographies
  6. What tone is most suitable for a customer apology call?

    • Polite and clear
    • Aggressive and loud
    • Distant and cold
    • Sarcastic and brief
  7. Which register suits explaining a new service to older residents?

    • Slang-heavy
    • Clear and polite
    • Aggressive
    • Highly academic
  8. Which adjustment best adapts a written report for spoken delivery?

    • Footnotes
    • Small fonts
    • Shorter sentences
    • Longer paragraphs
  9. Which style suits a quick message to a colleague?

    • Informal and brief
    • Overly ceremonial
    • Poetic verse
    • Strictly legal
  10. Which communication goal requires a persuasive register?

    • Stating facts
    • Reporting weather
    • Encouraging volunteering
    • Listing timetables
  11. What language style is required in a formal professional meeting?

    • Text-speak abbreviations
    • Slang phrases
    • Full sentences
    • Random shouting
  12. What tone should a complaint letter to a council have?

    • Furious and insulting
    • Serious and formal
    • Vague and casual
    • Playful and jokey
  13. What must be added when adapting face-to-face talk into an email?

    • Facial expressions
    • Hand gestures
    • A greeting
    • Background music
  14. Why might a speaker change their register during a presentation?

    • Purpose shift
    • Changing their outfit
    • Running out of breath
    • Forgetting their notes
  15. What feature is essential for formal written arguments?

    • Bullet point slang
    • Text abbreviations
    • Structured paragraphs
    • Emoji icons
  16. What changes most when explaining an idea to different audiences?

    • Vocabulary level
    • Core facts
    • Underlying truth
    • Main topic
  17. What does adapting to an audience in speech mean?

    • Speaking very quietly
    • Ignoring feedback
    • Matching listener needs
    • Using complex jargon
  18. Which phrase is best for a formal conference introduction?

    • Alright mate
    • Hey guys
    • Yo folks
    • Good morning everyone
  19. What tone and length suit a quick reminder text to a friend?

    • Legal and structured
    • Academic and detailed
    • Formal and long
    • Casual and brief
  20. Which communication factor requires adapting language based on whether a message is spoken, written or digital?

    • Medium
    • Length
    • Colour
    • Font

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