CELPIP Writing: Emails 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In CELPIP Writing Task 1, how long do you have to read the situation and write your email response?
- 27 minutes (Correct answer)
- 60 minutes
- 15 minutes
- 10 minutes
Correct answer: 27 minutes
Task 1 (writing an email) allows 27 minutes total.
Question 2: What is the recommended word count range for the CELPIP email task?
- 150–200 words (Correct answer)
- 50–100 words
- 300–400 words
- 500+ words
Correct answer: 150–200 words
Aim for 150–200 words to fully address all bullet points.
Question 3: A formal email to a property manager should open with which greeting?
- Dear Mr. Thompson, (Correct answer)
- Hey there!
- Yo Thompson,
- Hi buddy,
Correct answer: Dear Mr. Thompson,
Formal emails use "Dear" with the recipient's title and surname.
Question 4: Which closing is most appropriate for a formal complaint email?
- Sincerely, Maria Lopez (Correct answer)
- Later, Maria
- XOXO, Maria
- Cheers mate, Maria
Correct answer: Sincerely, Maria Lopez
"Sincerely" with your full name is standard for formal emails.
Question 5: The prompt gives three bullet points to address. What should you do with them?
- Address all three clearly (Correct answer)
- Address only the first one
- Ignore them and write freely
- Pick the easiest one only
Correct answer: Address all three clearly
All bullet points must be covered to score well on Content/Coherence.
Question 6: Which sentence best states the purpose of an email at the start?
- I am writing to request a refund for my cancelled flight. (Correct answer)
- Stuff happened and I'm mad.
- Refund. Now.
- You know why I'm emailing.
Correct answer: I am writing to request a refund for my cancelled flight.
A clear purpose statement early helps coherence and clarity.
Question 7: What tone should you use when emailing a friend in CELPIP Task 1?
- Informal and friendly (Correct answer)
- Highly formal and stiff
- Aggressive and demanding
- Legalistic and technical
Correct answer: Informal and friendly
Match tone to audience; a friend warrants informal, friendly language.
CELPIP Writing: Emails 2
In CELPIP Writing Task 1, how long do you have to read the situation and write your email response?