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For Presenting and responding, which option best applies writing for audience and purpose to this objective: Adapt responses to the formality and purpose of the spoken context.

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Topic

Presenting and responding

Question

A. Plan the audience, purpose, form, tone and viewpoint before choosing vocabulary and structure for Adapt responses to the formality
B. Use the same register for every task in Listening and responding
C. Ignore form, paragraphing and argument for Adapt responses to the formality
D. Add descriptive detail without controlling tone in Presenting and responding

Answer

Adapt responses to the formality answer: Plan the audience, purpose, form, tone and viewpoint before choosing vocabulary and structure for Adapt responses to the formality.

Explanation

Adapt responses to the formality uses Plan the audience, purpose, form, tone and viewpoint before choosing vocabulary and structure for Adapt responses to the formality because it matches the writing for audience and purpose focus for Listening and responding. It separates the skill from weaker choices and keeps the response tied to the exact objective. Use AO5: choose audience, purpose, form, tone, viewpoint, content and paragraph structure before selecting vocabulary. Listening and responding needs a language method, such as word choice or imagery, linked to reader effect. Listening and responding should plan audience, purpose, form, tone, viewpoint, content and structure before drafting. Listening and responding should use a formal presentation, speak to the audience, listen and respond to each question or feedback, and use accurate Standard English register.

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response: summary instead of analysis

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For Presenting and responding, which option best applies inference from evidence to this objective: Adapt responses to the formality and purpose of the spoken context.