Daily Practice - 11+ Entrance
23rd August 1994
- 1Vocabulary 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
- 2Spelling 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.'
- 3Persuasive and Discursive Writing Focus
In a discursive essay, how many main viewpoints should generally be presented before the concluding paragraph?
- 4Comprehension: Fiction Set 9
'Through the frosted glass she could make out shapes moving, but no words reached her.' What does this sentence suggest about how much Amara could understand of what was happening inside?
- 5Comprehension: Fiction Set 10
What does the phrase 'seemed impossibly loud' suggest about the chair scraping, compared with how loud it would normally seem?
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