Text Types
25 free practice questions with explanations
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Text Types: example questions & answers
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What is the main purpose of a formal letter?
- ATo entertain
- BTo communicate professionally✓
- CTo tell a story
- DTo list items
Answer: Formal letters communicate professional matters like applications or complaints.
What should be included in an email?
- AOnly the message
- BGreeting, message, closing, and signature✓
- CNo punctuation
- DRandom information
Answer: Professional emails include greeting, clear message, closing, and signature.
What is a report?
- AA conversation
- BA factual document presenting information✓
- CA story
- DA poem
Answer: Reports present information and findings in an organized, factual format.
When would you write an informal letter?
- ATo a job employer
- BTo request a refund
- CTo a close friend✓
- DFor a complaint
Answer: Informal letters are written to friends and family and can be more casual.
What is a memo used for?
- ATo tell a story
- BTo entertain
- CFor brief internal workplace communication✓
- DFor long reports
Answer: Memos are short messages used for internal workplace communication.
What does a CV include?
- AYour favorite foods
- BWork experience, education, and skills✓
- CFamily history
- DPersonal opinions
Answer: A CV summarizes your professional background and qualifications.
What is the purpose of minutes in a meeting?
- ATo measure time
- BTo record discussions and decisions✓
- CTo entertain
- DTo list attendance
Answer: Meeting minutes document what was discussed and decisions made.
How is a persuasive text different from an informative text?
- APersuasive tries to convince; informative just informs✓
- BNo difference
- CPersuasive is shorter
- DInformative uses examples only
Answer: Persuasive text aims to convince readers; informative text just presents facts.
What should a complaint letter include?
- AOnly criticism
- BThe problem, impact, and desired resolution✓
- CInsults
- DNo facts
Answer: Complaint letters should clearly explain the issue and what you want done.
What is an advertisement designed to do?
- AInform neutrally
- BPersuade people to buy or use something✓
- CTell a story
- DProvide instructions
Answer: Advertisements aim to persuade people to buy products or use services.
What type of text would you use to explain how to cook?
- AAn advertisement
- BA narrative
- CInstructions or a recipe✓
- DA letter
Answer: Recipes and instructions provide step-by-step directions.
What is the purpose of a notice or announcement?
- ATo tell a story
- BTo inform people of important information✓
- CTo persuade
- DTo entertain
Answer: Notices inform people of important information quickly and clearly.