L2.9 Adapt contributions to discussions to suit audience, purpose and medium Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills English, Unit 2

The 20 questions

1. What does 'medium' refer to in communication?

   • Target audience
   • Meeting time
   • Speech volume
   • Transmission method

2. Which feature is essential when adapting a spoken point into a formal email?

   • Short paragraphs
   • Spoken accents
   • Loud tone
   • Casual slang

3. What tone is most suitable for a video call with senior managers?

   • Concise and formal
   • Highly emotional
   • Slang-heavy
   • Overly casual

4. What is the primary factor determining the content of a contribution?

   • Speaker height
   • Room temperature
   • Font size
   • Its purpose

5. How should a speaker adapt for a mixed audience of specialists and non-specialists?

   • Speak in whispers
   • Ignore beginners
   • Use advanced jargon
   • Explain specialist terms

6. What is key when contributing to a group text message chat?

   • Complex headings
   • Formal signatures
   • Short format
   • Essay-length paragraphs

7. Which tone suits a presentation in a small, informal team meeting?

   • Strict courtroom style
   • Monotone reading
   • Legalistic jargon
   • Conversational tone

8. How should you adapt a contribution that people will read later?

   • Make it self-contained
   • Omit key facts
   • Leave out conclusions
   • Use vague gestures

9. When moving from face-to-face chat to text chat, what is most important?

   • Shortening contributions
   • Using complex vocabulary
   • Adding lengthy intros
   • Speaking louder

10. What is the main reason for adapting your contribution to the audience?

    • Showing off vocabulary
    • Confusing listeners
    • Wasting time
    • Ensuring clear understanding

11. What is the best way to explain a process to new starters?

    • Rush through details
    • Use dense manuals
    • Break into steps
    • Give no examples

12. Which contribution style suits a formal committee meeting?

    • Structured proposal
    • Rambling chat
    • Casual shout-out
    • Text message shorthand

13. What feature do spoken contributions have that written ones lack?

    • Tone of voice
    • Spelling rules
    • Paragraph breaks
    • Margin alignment

14. What should you do when speaking to a group of strangers?

    • Insult the audience
    • Remain completely silent
    • Share deep secrets
    • Introduce yourself briefly

15. What tone and content best suit a community newsletter article?

    • Formal and academic
    • Technical and blunt
    • Friendly and informative
    • Persuasive and legal

16. When contributing for an audience who must act, what should be prioritised?

    • Historical trivia
    • Vague possibilities
    • Personal jokes
    • Clear recommendations

17. What is the best writing approach for a quick update to busy colleagues?

    • Detailed lengthy essays
    • Complex technical jargon
    • Humorous personal stories
    • Concise key points

18. What happens if you ignore the appropriate medium in a discussion?

    • Better engagement
    • Poor communication
    • Higher accuracy
    • Instant clarity

19. Which visual adaptation best suits a speaker presenting in a large hall?

    • Faded colours
    • Large text
    • Complex diagrams
    • Tiny footnotes

20. Which contribution type best helps a group make a final decision?

    • Topic change
    • Short summary
    • Random trivia
    • Lengthy complaints

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