Daily Practice · 13+ Common Entrance

Daily Practice - 13+ Common Entrance

1st September 1994

5 questions · Years 7-8 · 744 questions in this band

1
Reading and Comprehension (Non-Fiction) Set 8
What is a counter-argument, and why might a writer include one?
2
Writing: Composition: Practice Set 2
Write an expanded noun phrase, using at least two describing words, for "the suitcase on the platform."
3
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
Correct the punctuation in this sentence, which reports direct speech: she shouted watch out and pulled her brother back from the road
4
Non-Fiction and Persuasive Comprehension
A charity advert says: 'You could change a child's life today.' Which word directly addresses the reader, and what effect does this have?
5
Reading and Comprehension: Non-Fiction Set 2
In a report, a word is defined as follows: 'The expedition team faced constant attrition - illness, injury and exhaustion wore down their numbers day by day.' What does 'attrition' mean here?

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