Lesson L2.24

L2.24 Write text of an appropriate level of detail and of appropriate length (including where this is specified) to meet the needs of purpose and audience Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English, Unit 2

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The 20 questions

  1. What word count range is suitable for a task asking for 150 words?

    • 250 to 300
    • 50 to 80
    • 350 to 400
    • 140 to 160
  2. Which word count is most appropriate for a short email reply to a colleague?

    • Around 10,000 words
    • Around 50 to 100 words
    • Around 2,000 words
    • One word only
  3. What is the main risk of writing far more than the suggested word count?

    • Missing facts
    • Brevity penalty
    • Shorter sentences
    • Irrelevant detail
  4. What is the main risk of writing far less than the suggested length?

    • Excess detail
    • Wordiness
    • Missing points
    • Too much padding
  5. What level of detail is needed when explaining a process to a complete beginner?

    • Brief hints
    • Full steps
    • Omitted facts
    • Advanced theory
  6. Which combination of details is best when replying to a customer complaint?

    • Apology and action
    • Question and guess
    • Silence and delay
    • Blame and denial
  7. What level of detail suits a decision-making management briefing?

    • Raw data tables
    • Concise summary
    • Detailed background
    • Full transcript
  8. Which response is most suitable for a 200-word limit task?

    • 190 words
    • 400 words
    • 800 words
    • 50 words
  9. What is the most relevant detail when writing an action notice?

    • Company history
    • External reviews
    • Time and location
    • Author biography
  10. What determines the appropriate level of detail in writing?

    • Font size
    • Writing speed
    • Page budget
    • Reader needs
  11. What should a short report summary for a busy director contain?

    • Draft notes
    • Every footnote
    • Key findings
    • Personal opinions
  12. Which detail is unnecessary in a job application letter?

    • Work experience
    • Relevant skills
    • Contact details
    • Unrelated hobbies
  13. Which feature is essential for a new appliance instruction leaflet?

    • Historical context
    • Fictional stories
    • Numbered steps
    • Poetic metaphors
  14. When is a short response most appropriate?

    • Complex thesis
    • Simple point
    • Multi-part review
    • Detailed essay
  15. What information is most useful when comparing two job offers?

    • Office wallpaper
    • Brand logo
    • Parking gossip
    • Salary and hours
  16. Which detail is most helpful in a written reply to a job advertisement query?

    • Office coffee brands
    • Closing date and documents
    • Company history
    • Local transport links
  17. How much evidence should each section of a short report contain?

    • Endless repetition
    • Zero references
    • Irrelevant quotes
    • Sufficient support
  18. Which format best suits a request for 'brief notes'?

    • Bullet points
    • Blank pages
    • Long narrative
    • Poetic verse
  19. Which details are essential when describing a training course?

    • Building blueprints
    • Catering menus
    • Instructor hobbies
    • Entry requirements
  20. Why include examples when writing for an unfamiliar audience?

    • To lengthen text
    • To add jargon
    • To confuse readers
    • To clarify ideas

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