Daily Practice

11+ Entrance

18th April 1990

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

1
Synonyms, Antonyms and Analogies Set 2
Give a synonym for 'ancient' that is stronger/more formal than 'old'.
2
Creative Writing Focus Set 3
Rewrite the sentence 'The old house looked scary' using a specific, sensory detail instead of the vague word 'scary'.
3
Vocabulary in Context: Practice Set 2
'The ancient manuscript was so brittle that the librarian handled it with gloved hands.' 'Brittle' most likely describes an object that is: A) flexible and strong B) easily broken or cracked C) freshly made D) waterproof
4
Spelling Error-Spot
Find the misspelled word and explain why the usual 'i before e except after c' rule does not straightforwardly apply: 'The parcel felt surprisingly heavy for its size, so Sam checked the wieght on the label.'
5
Persuasive and Discursive Writing Focus
Explain why a specific example is more persuasive than a vague general statement.

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