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Key Facts: CAPE Communication Studies Exam
45 items
Paper 1 has 45 compulsory multiple-choice items, 15 per Module
CXC CAPE Communication Studies Syllabus
3 Modules
Gathering and Processing Information, Language and Community, Speaking and Writing
CXC CAPE Communication Studies Syllabus
1 hr 30 min
Time allowed for the 45 multiple-choice items on Paper 1
CXC CAPE Communication Studies Syllabus
30%
Paper 1 contributes 30% of the final CAPE Communication Studies grade
CXC CAPE Communication Studies Syllabus
40%
The School-Based Assessment portfolio contributes 40% of the grade
CXC CAPE Communication Studies Syllabus
Grades I-VI
Results are reported on a six-point scale from Grade I to Grade VI
Caribbean Examinations Council
50 hours
Recommended contact time for each of the three Modules
CXC CAPE Communication Studies Syllabus
100
Free original multiple-choice practice questions here
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CAPE Communication Studies is a single-Unit Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), organised into three Modules: Gathering and Processing Information, Language and Community, and Speaking and Writing. Paper 1 has 45 compulsory multiple-choice items (15 per Module) in 1 hour 30 minutes, weighted to 90 marks and worth 30% of the grade. Paper 2 has three compulsory essay questions in 2 hours 30 minutes (30%), and the School-Based Assessment portfolio contributes 40%. Results are reported on a six-point grade scale (I-VI). This 100-question bank gives original multiple-choice practice across all three Modules, mirroring the Paper 1 comprehension and language-use style.
Sample CAPE Communication Studies Practice Questions
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1In the basic model of the communication process, the person who originates a message is best called the:
2A radio announcer reads the news to thousands of listeners who cannot reply directly. This is an example of which type of communication?
3In communication theory, anything that interferes with the clear transmission or reception of a message is called:
4A student summarising a long article in her own words to record the main ideas is mainly using which study skill?
5Reading a text quickly to locate a specific fact, such as a date or a name, is best described as:
6Read: 'Although the company promised jobs for hundreds of villagers, only twelve were ever employed.' The writer's tone toward the company is best described as:
7An opinion differs from a fact mainly because an opinion:
8Read: 'The streets were empty, the shops were shuttered, and not a single child played outside.' The cumulative effect of these details is to create an impression of:
9When a writer states an overall position and then supports it with reasons and evidence, the writing is mainly:
10In persuasive writing, an appeal to the audience's emotions, such as pity or fear, is known as:
About the CAPE Communication Studies Exam
CAPE Communication Studies is a Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination administered by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) and taken mainly by sixth-form and college students across CARICOM territories. The single-Unit subject develops the ability to read, listen, speak and write effectively in Standard English while analysing the Caribbean language situation. It is organised into three Modules: Module 1, Gathering and Processing Information, covering the communication process, comprehension, critical evaluation and research skills; Module 2, Language and Community, covering Creole and Standard English, dialectal variation, attitudes to language and non-verbal communication; and Module 3, Speaking and Writing, covering expository, argumentative, descriptive and narrative writing, rhetorical strategies and oral presentation. Assessment combines Paper 1 (45 multiple-choice items), Paper 2 (three essays) and a School-Based Assessment portfolio.
Assessment
Paper 1: 45 compulsory multiple-choice items (15 per Module), weighted to 90 marks, 30% of the final grade. Paper 2: three compulsory essay questions, one per Module, 30%. School-Based Assessment portfolio: 40%.
Time Limit
Paper 1 is 1 hour 30 minutes; Paper 2 is 2 hours 30 minutes. The School-Based Assessment is completed in class over the course.
Passing Score
No single percentage cutoff. Grades are reported on a six-point scale from I (highest) to VI; Grades I-V are generally accepted as passes by tertiary institutions and employers.
Exam Fee
CAPE per-subject fees are set through local Ministries of Education and registered centres and vary by territory; candidates should confirm the current Communication Studies fee with their school or local registrar. (Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC))
CAPE Communication Studies Exam Content Outline
Module 1: Gathering and Processing Information
Covers the communication process and its components (sender, message, channel, receiver, feedback, noise), contexts and purposes of communication, forms and genres of communication, the reading process, comprehension and critical evaluation of arguments, and research and study skills including note-making and referencing. Paper 1 tests 15 multiple-choice items on this Module.
Module 2: Language and Community
Covers the Caribbean language situation, the distinction between Creole and Standard English, dialectal and registral variation, attitudes to language, the relationship between language, identity and community, and the role of non-verbal communication. Paper 1 tests 15 multiple-choice items on this Module.
Module 3: Speaking and Writing
Covers the writing process, expository, argumentative, descriptive and narrative writing, rhetorical strategies and appeals (ethos, pathos, logos), audience, purpose and tone, oral presentation skills, and selecting appropriate channels and media. Paper 1 tests 15 multiple-choice items on this Module.
How to Pass the CAPE Communication Studies Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No single percentage cutoff. Grades are reported on a six-point scale from I (highest) to VI; Grades I-V are generally accepted as passes by tertiary institutions and employers.
- Assessment: Paper 1: 45 compulsory multiple-choice items (15 per Module), weighted to 90 marks, 30% of the final grade. Paper 2: three compulsory essay questions, one per Module, 30%. School-Based Assessment portfolio: 40%.
- Time limit: Paper 1 is 1 hour 30 minutes; Paper 2 is 2 hours 30 minutes. The School-Based Assessment is completed in class over the course.
- Exam fee: CAPE per-subject fees are set through local Ministries of Education and registered centres and vary by territory; candidates should confirm the current Communication Studies fee with their school or local registrar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on CAPE Communication Studies Paper 1?
Paper 1 has 45 compulsory multiple-choice items, 15 on each of the three Modules. The marks are weighted to 90 and the paper contributes 30% to the final grade.
What are the three Modules of CAPE Communication Studies?
Module 1 is Gathering and Processing Information, Module 2 is Language and Community, and Module 3 is Speaking and Writing. Each Module is allocated about 50 contact hours.
How long is the CAPE Communication Studies examination?
Paper 1 lasts 1 hour 30 minutes for the 45 multiple-choice items, and Paper 2 lasts 2 hours 30 minutes for three compulsory essay questions, one per Module.
How is CAPE Communication Studies graded?
It is graded on a composite of Paper 1 (30%), Paper 2 (30%) and the School-Based Assessment (40%). Overall performance is reported on a six-point scale from Grade I (highest) to Grade VI.
What is the School-Based Assessment in Communication Studies?
The SBA is a portfolio of student work completed during the course that demonstrates the ability to gather, process and present information on a chosen theme. It contributes 40% of the final grade.
Are these official CXC past-paper questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep questions modelled on the Paper 1 multiple-choice style and the syllabus content. CXC publishes official syllabuses, specimen papers and past papers separately.