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1
Is this sentence Compound? He spoke easily, clearly and thoughtfully.
No
Yes
2
'Stepped off (the trams) in
bewildered
multitudes'
(Specimen 2, Paper 1)
Adverb
Onomatopoeia
Irony
Adjective
3
'He was as cold as ice' is an example of a...
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Juxtaposition
4
When would you discuss a feature like SENTENCE VARIETY?
When writing about STRUCTURE
When writing about LANGUAGE
5
'The coach
trembled
and swayed'
(Specimen 1- Paper 1)
Personification
Noun
Simile
Oxymoron
6
Onomatopoeia is a useful device in descriptive writing as...
(Specimen 3, Paper 1)
It makes it more interesting
It broadens the senses, giving a fuller perspective
It helps the reader understand characters more fully
It is easy to understand
7
'The man had a greyish-green coat speckled with rust' (
Specimen 3, Paper 1)
Contrast
Imagery
Irony
Simile
8
Tony missed the test since he was sick today, but he can make it up next week.
compound-complex
simple
complex
compound
9
Sentence with Subordinating conjunction:
and the students began to sing.
When the music teacher gave the cue,
the lights went up,
10
Is this a Simple Sentence? I went to the party last night.
No
Yes
11
If a text begins with one speaker, but then shifts to another speaker, this is a...
Flashback
Zoom in
Shift in perspective
Foreshadowing
12
The word '
bewildered
' implies...
(Specimen 2, Paper 1)
Happiness
Confusion
Annoyance
Calm
13
The word '
plodded
' implies...
The horses kept tripping over rocks in the road
The horses were plotting their revenge on the driver
The horses were very tired and unwilling to move quickly
The horses were not working well together
14
'The new silver paint sparkled on the piers'
(Specimen 2, Paper 1)
Imagary
Contrast
Imagery
Metaphor
15
'Wind
lashing
the trees'
(Mock Paper, Paper 1)
Adjective
Personification
Contrast
Adverb
16
'The coach was...rocking between the high wheels
like a drunken man'
(Specimen 1, Paper 1)
Adjective
Metaphor
Generalisation
Simile
17
Independent clauses:
so the boys had to get an extension cord
before they could plug it in.
The homework machine was too heavy to move,
18
There was the sound of a key in the lock, a slight rustling and then footsteps. She waited.
Adjective use
Sentence variety
A metaphor
Hyperbole
19
'
Making
houses,
balancing
roofs on them,
building
towers’ (
Specimen 3, Paper 1
)
Adjectives
Onomatopoeia
Verbs
Adverbs
20
When would you discuss a feature like PERSONIFICATION?
When writing about LANGUAGE
When writing about STRUCTURE
21
I was surprised to see my favorite sandwich when I opened my lunchbox, and I was very happy.
simple
compound-complex
compound
complex
22
Independent Clauses:
Pablo was brilliant at math,
when he went to college.
so he decided to study physics
23
Identify a STRUCTURAL FEATURE from this list:
Similes
Descriptive adjectives
Proper nouns
A topic change
24
Since the weather is going to be nice, we can go to the beach, or we can go to the lake.
compound sentence
complex sentence
simple sentence
compound-complex sentence
25
"The wind roared and yelled in anger" is an example of...
Personification
A metaphor
Sentence variety
A simile
26
When would you discuss a feature LIKE STARTING A NEW PARAGRAPH TO SHOW A SHIFT IN TIME?
When writing about LANGUAGE
When writing about STRUCTURE
27
The pieces of the broken window are compared to 'shattered marbles' as...
(Specimen 3, Paper 1)
The broken pieces are smooth
The pieces of window are valuable
The pieces of window are kept in a bag
Windows are marbles are both made of glass
28
My first class today is Math.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
29
Identify a STRUCTURAL FEATURE from this list:
Imagery
Moving forward in time, then coming back to the start point
Adverbs
Repetition
30
In the Paper 1A exam, what can speed up the process of responding to question 2?
Using your favourite pen
Writing down every technique you can think
Annotating the text for techniques in the reading time
Doing question 3 first
31
Independent Clauses:
but you should do well
if you study for it.
The test is difficult,
32
Which techniques can you guarantee will be present in a Paper 1A text?
Similes and metaphors
Alliteration and contrasts
Adjectives and imagery
Onomatopoeia and personification
33
When would you discuss a feature like a SIMILE?
When talking about LANGUAGE
When talking about STRUCTURE
34
In the Paper 1A mark scheme, what does 'judicious' suggest about quote selection...
You use very long quotes
You use concise and accurate quotes
You use lots of quotes
You use quotes that you think are interesting
35
Dependent clause
and Belinda closed all the windows
The sky grew dark,
since she feared a storm was coming.
36
'He heard nine
chimes
of the town hall clock.'
(Specimen 3, Paper 1)
Onomatopoeia
Adverb
Imagery
Adjective
37
I've lost my cellphone, but I don't know where.
compound
compound-complex
complex
simple
38
The word 'roaring' might be closely associated with...
(Mock Paper, Paper 1)
A bird
The sea
A human
A monster
39
Is this sentence Simple? I like dogs, although cats are better.
Yes
No
40
The use of a string of verbs in a sentence would create...
(Specimen 3, Paper 1)
A sense of change in the text
A sense that the text should be read it quickly
A sense that lots of things happening at the same moment
A sense of continuous action
41
'The water was cool, calm and refreshing' is an example of...
Direct speech
Rule of three
Complex sentence
Metaphor
42
Our class is going to study robotics, and we will each build our own robot.
compound sentence
simple sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
43
Is this sentence Simple? I love oranges.
No
Yes
44
The fact that the 'coach trembled' suggests...
(Specimen 1, Paper 1)
Answers 1 and 3
A sense of fear due the harsh weather
The coach was vibrating in the wind
The coach was falling apart
45
'The whip that now and again
cracked
above their heads' (
Specimen 1, Paper 1
)
Adverb
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Adjective
46
The phrase 'speckled with rust' suggests...
(Specimen 3, Paper 1)
Rust in large patches
Rust only in a certain area
Rust that is barely noticeable
Rust in small spots
47
'A band playing, flower gardens in bloom, an aeroplane advertising'
(Specimen 2, Paper 1)
Onomatopoeia
List
Irony
Simile
48
The use of the word 'tangled' would imply...
(Mock Paper, Paper 1)
The dream was very realistic
The dream was hard to escape from
He was being suffocated by the dream
He was dreaming about vines
49
Identify a LANGUAGE FEATURE from this list:
Sentence type
Descriptive adjectives
How a text ends
How a text begins
50
When you're hiking, keep an eye out for this snake because it is the most dangerous in the area
compound-complex
compound
complex
simple
51
The use the list helps to emphasise...
(Specimen 2, Paper 1)
The number of different things that form a collective image
How quickly a text should be read
How well punctuation can be used
The fact that no detail is required
52
The use of the word 'lashed' would indicate...
(Mock Paper, Paper 1)
Slow and calm
Violent and quick
Quick and surprising
Quick but gentle
53
If a text shifts to a new point in time, the writer is likely to show you this by...
Using listing
Ending the text
Exaggerating facts
Starting a new paragraph
54
When would you discuss a feature like RULE OF THREE?
When talking about STRUCTURE
When talking about LANGUAGE
55
'He tumbled fragments of old window in his hands
like shattered marbles
' (
Specimen 3, Paper 1)
Simile
Metaphor
Contrast
Alliteration
56
We will meet Tara at the theater, and she will buy tickets if she gets there first.
compound
complex
simple
compound-complex
57
Is this a simple sentence? She baked muffins, cookies and pies.
No
Yes
58
Is this sentence compound? Charlie loves bacon, but he likes sausage better.
No
Yes
59
Dependent clause:
but my sister will probably order something Chinese.
If we go back to the food court,
I will try the Thai food,
60
'The
tightly
closed windows'
(Specimen 1- Paper 1)
Onomatopoeia
Adverb
Verb
Adjective
61
'He pictured the
roaring
Pacific Ocean a few blocks from his house'
(Mock Paper, Paper 1)
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Neither
Personification and onomatopoeia
62
After we had lunch, we decided to finish painting the fence.
complex sentence
compound sentence
simple sentence
compound-complex sentence
63
'The dispirited horses
plodded
sullenly to his command'
(Specimen 1 Paper 1)
Verb
Personification
Adjective
Adverb
64
Dependent clause:
Will had little experience at playing chess,
because he wanted to beat his brother.
but he practiced every day
65
This suggests that...
(Specimen 1, Paper 1)
The coach was lost in the dark
The coach was swaying from side to side
The coach driver was drunk
The horses were drunk
66
Is this a compound sentence? She practiced all day, but she couldn't remember the routine.
No
Yes
67
If you want to go to the movie theater, take Elm Street.
compound-complex
complex
simple
compound
68
'He was still
tangled
in the images of his bad dream'
(Mock Paper, Paper 1)
Metaphor
Simile
Metaphore
Personification
69
Is this a compound sentence? I love watching TV.
No
Yes
70
When would you discuss a feature like PERSPECTIVE SHIFT?
When talking about STRUCTURE
When talking about LANGUAGE
