Daily Practice

11+ Entrance

25th August 1986

5 questions · Years 5-6 · 2790 questions in this band

1
Comprehension: Fiction
Explain in one sentence why a writer might choose the word 'crept' instead of 'walked' to describe a character entering a room.
2
Creative Writing
True or false: a good creative writing ending should introduce a brand-new character or twist in the final sentence.
3
Comprehension: Classic-Style Fiction
In the sentence 'The governess had, by long practice, learned to mask her weariness with a composed smile', what does 'mask' suggest she is doing with her tiredness?
4
Writing: Planning and Structure Drills
For the title 'My Favourite Place', would a story mountain or a point-by-point plan usually fit better, and why?
5
SPaG: Mixed Timed Test
Under timed conditions, spot the misspelled word: 'The recieved parcel contained a birthday present.'

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