Daily Practice

11+ Entrance

20th January 1990

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

1
Creative Writing Focus Set 3
Replace the vague phrase 'walked quickly' with one strong, specific verb.
2
Vocabulary in Context: Practice Set 2
'The negotiations were tense, with neither side willing to compromise.' What clue in the sentence helps you work out that 'tense' suggests stress or strain rather than calm?
3
Spelling Error-Spot
Find the misspelled word: 'The teacher was embarassed after tripping over the bag.'
4
Persuasive and Discursive Writing Focus
Write one rhetorical question that could open a persuasive piece arguing against homework at weekends.
5
Comprehension: Fiction Set 9
Explain in one sentence why a writer might choose to describe a character's actions, such as gripping a folder, instead of simply writing 'Amara felt nervous'.

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