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Functional Skills English: Level 2

Practice questions for the Functional Skills English: Level 2 assessment, built to the national Functional Skills subject content. Skills practice to build confidence: always check the exact format with your awarding body.

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Q1. Read this notice found in a workplace kitchen: 'Your mother doesn't work here! Please wash your own cups and plates, and leave the sink area clean and tidy for the next person. Persistent offenders will be named and shamed.' What is the main purpose of this notice?
  • A.  To inform staff about new kitchen equipment.
  • B.  To praise employees who keep the kitchen tidy.
  • C.  To persuade staff to clean up after themselves using a humorous but firm tone.
  • D.  To announce a new official company policy on kitchen hygiene.
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✓ Answer: C. To persuade staff to clean up after themselves using a humorous but firm tone.
The informal, slightly scolding tone ('Your mother doesn't work here!') is designed to persuade colleagues to change their behaviour.
Q2. Read the two texts below about a proposed new supermarket. Text A: The new supermarket will be a disaster for our town. It will destroy the character of our high street, forcing small, independent shops to close. These multinational corporations only care about profit, not the local community they harm. Text B: The proposed supermarket development offers a fantastic opportunity. It will create over 100 much-needed local jobs and provide residents with greater choice and more competitive prices. This is a vital step forward for our town's economy. How do the viewpoints of the two writers differ?
  • A.  Text A is positive about the supermarket, while Text B is negative.
  • B.  Text A focuses on the economic benefits, while Text B focuses on the community impact.
  • C.  Both texts agree that the supermarket will create jobs.
  • D.  Text A presents a negative view of the supermarket's impact, while Text B presents a positive one.
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✓ Answer: D. Text A presents a negative view of the supermarket's impact, while Text B presents a positive one.
Text A describes the supermarket as a 'disaster', which is a negative viewpoint. Text B calls it a 'fantastic opportunity', which is a positive viewpoint.
Q3. Read the following text: 'The new company policy states that all staff must wear their ID badges at all times. The main entrance will now be accessible only via a keycard. Sarah arrived at her desk, realised her badge was on her kitchen table at home, and sighed heavily.' What can be inferred from this text?
  • A.  Sarah is going to be late for a meeting.
  • B.  Sarah will have a problem getting back into the office if she leaves.
  • C.  Sarah does not agree with the new company policy.
  • D.  The company is introducing a new uniform.
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✓ Answer: B. Sarah will have a problem getting back into the office if she leaves.
Because the entrance requires a keycard (on the ID badge) and Sarah has forgotten hers, it can be inferred she will have trouble re-entering.
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How hard is it

How hard is the Functional Skills English: Level 2?

Difficulty: Equivalent to GCSE English Grade 4 (C); focuses on practical communication rather than literary analysis.

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Why do people fail the Functional Skills English: Level 2?

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How many questions are in the Functional Skills English: Level 2?
The exam has 60 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 60-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
What is the pass mark for the Functional Skills English: Level 2?
You need 36 out of 60 correct to pass, which is about 60%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
How long do you get?
The test is timed at 60 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with Functional Skills (England).