Lesson L2.17
L2.17 Analyse texts, of different levels of complexity, recognising their use of vocabulary and identifying levels of formality and bias Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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What vocabulary type does a formal text typically display?
- Short and contracted
- Colloquial and slang
- Precise and elaborate
- Emotional and subjective
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Which word is the most formal alternative to 'tell'?
- Inform
- Spill
- Blab
- Tell off
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What is the formality level of the phrase 'the bloke over there'?
- Technical
- Informal
- Formal
- Academic
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Which document type is most likely to show strong bias?
- Government census
- Academic journal
- Promotional advert
- Weather report
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What linguistic feature is a clear sign of reader bias?
- Neutral facts
- Statistical tables
- Loaded words
- Direct quotations
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What effect do extreme words like 'disaster' create in an article?
- Scientific accuracy
- Complete objectivity
- Neutral clarity
- Exaggerated bias
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Which communication is most likely written in a formal register?
- Social media post
- Council planning letter
- Text to a friend
- Shopping list note
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What can a text's vocabulary reveal when judging its reliability?
- Font size
- Writer attitude
- Page count
- Paragraph length
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What is the result of using unexplained technical terms for a general audience?
- Improving clarity
- Ensuring neutrality
- Excluding readers
- Increasing brevity
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Which textual feature clearly indicates an informal register?
- Complex clauses
- Passive voice
- Technical jargon
- Contractions
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What is a key indicator that a text contains bias?
- Formal vocabulary
- One-sided arguments
- Subheadings
- Numbered lists
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Which feature is typical of formal and objective writing?
- Impersonal pronouns
- Emotive language
- Slang terms
- Exclamation marks
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What action should a reader take upon seeing exaggerated product claims?
- Share them online
- Check independent evidence
- Ignore the product
- Accept them immediately
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Which document is most likely written in a neutral, factual register?
- Tabloid headline
- Travel blog
- Opinion column
- Statistical bulletin
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What tone does the conversational word 'frankly' signal in a text?
- Scientific tone
- Academic tone
- Legal tone
- Informal tone
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Which type of language indicates a writer is showing bias?
- Objective facts
- Technical figures
- Loaded adjectives
- Neutral verbs
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What is the main risk of mixing formal and slang words?
- Better formality
- Inconsistent register
- Improved persuasion
- Increased clarity
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Which layout feature indicates a high level of text formality?
- Numbered sections
- Emoji bullet points
- Chat speech bubbles
- Informal headings
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What is the most effective way to detect bias in a report?
- Checking the font
- Counting the paragraphs
- Comparing multiple sources
- Reading the title
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Which text type is most likely to present opinions as facts?
- Campaign leaflet
- Timetable
- Weather forecast
- Scientific journal
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