Which statement about CEFR is true?

• A. It includes many can-do criteria statements
• B. It focuses only on grammar accuracy
• C. It prescribes a fixed curriculum
• D. It is used only in Europe

Answer: (A)

CEFR is a framework that describes what a language learner can do in real-life situations, using concrete can-do statements across listening, reading, speaking, and writing from beginner to advanced levels. The statement is true because CEFR is built around these can-do descriptors, which outline observable abilities a learner can perform, not just knowledge of grammar.

This focus on communicative ability means it’s not about grammar accuracy alone, and it doesn’t prescribe a single, fixed curriculum. Instead, it provides a scale (A1 to C2) and a set of outcomes that teachers and assessors can use to plan, teach, and measure progression. It’s also widely used beyond Europe, with many countries and institutions adopting CEFR to shape curricula and exams.

So, the best answer is that the framework includes many can-do criteria statements, which is central to how CEFR defines language ability and guides teaching and assessment.