A word that means the same or exactly the same as another.

What is the climax in story writing?

The events in the inciting incident come to a head.

A word that is spelled the same, but has two meanings.

Two words that sound the same, but mean different things.

A word opposite in meaning to another.

What does exposition mean in story writing?

When characters and setting are introduced.

What are the two parts of a complex sentence called?

A main clause and a subordinate clause.

What is a structural feature?

Parts of a text that aid comprehension.

What are the four rules of direct speech?

Speech marks/capital letters/punctuation/new line

Letters that go at the beginning of a word to modify it.

Letters that end a word to modify its meaning.

What is one reason you might use a comma?

To add extra information into a sentence.

What is a language device?

A type of word that makes writing more interesting.

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Functional English Revision

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1
Which verb form is used in the simple past?
Fly.
Eat.
Jumped.
Run.
2
What is a synonym?
A word opposite in meaning to another.
A word that means the same or exactly the same as another.
A positive word.
A negative word.
3
Which verb form is used in the present perfect tense?
Had.
Will have.
Have/Has.
Never had.
4
What is the climax in story writing?
The end of the story where events are resolved.
The beginning of the story.
The events in the inciting incident come to a head.
The protagonist is called to action.
5
Which is a structural feature?
Images.
Adjective.
Oxymoron.
Biscuit.
6
What is a homograph?
A type of fish.
A word that is spelled the same, but has two meanings.
A Biscuit.
Words that sound the same, but have different meanings.
7
What is a homophone?
A biscuit.
A word that has two different meanings.
One phone on its own.
Two words that sound the same, but mean different things.
8
Which is a language device?
In sequence.
Hyperbole.
Tagline.
Chronological Order.
9
What two things do you use apostrophes for?
To change tense and to be creative with writing.
Possessions and Contractions.
Additional information and Lists.
For economy and to suggest a pause.
10
What is an antonym?
A word opposite in meaning to another.
A positive word.
A negative word.
A word that has a similar meaning to another.
11
What does exposition mean in story writing?
The events of the inciting incidents come to a head.
When the protagonist is called to action.
The end of the story when everything is resolved.
When characters and setting are introduced.
12
What are the two parts of a complex sentence called?
A main clause and a subordinate clause.
A positive clause and a negative clause.
A first clause and a second clause.
A main clause and a conjunction.
13
Which is a homograph?
Knight.
Orange.
Flour.
Biscuit.
14
Which set is an example of synonyms?
Good/Bad.
Fast/Slow
Hot/Cold.
Amazing/Fabulous.
15
What other reason might you use a comma?
To finish a sentence.
To express annoyance.
To begin a new topic.
To give a list of things.
16
Which set is an example of antonyms?
Danger/Hazard.
Faithful/Loyal.
Hot/Cold.
Empty/Vacant.
17
What is a structural feature?
Parts of a text that aid comprehension.
When you write about construction and use technical terms.
The conclusion to a text.
The introduction to a text.
18
What are the four rules of direct speech?
Use dull language/no adjectives/no verbs/capital letters.
Interesting/use adjectives/new speaker new line/speech marks
Speech marks/capital letters/punctuation/new line
Only use lines from the Simpsons.
19
Which is comparative?
Best
Bigger
Greatest
Most
20
What is a prefix?
A word suggesting the highest quality.
Letters that go at the beginning of a word to modify it.
Letters that go at the end of a word to modify the meaning.
The original word you started with.
21
What is a suffix?
A biscuit.
Letters that end a word to modify its meaning.
Letters that start a word to modify its meaning.
The original word you started with.
22
What is one reason you might use a comma?
To identify something as a question.
To finish an idea.
To add extra information into a sentence.
To suggest the highest quality.
23
Which is a language device?
Cause and effect.
Rhetorical question.
Description.
Problem and solution.
24
Which is a structural feature?
Personification.
Headings.
Onomatopoeia.
Oxymoron.
25
What is a language device?
A type of word that makes writing more interesting.
Words that highlight the structure of a text.
When something is in a certain order.
Using technical language.
26
Which is a superlative?
Greatest
Bigger
Better
Higher
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Which word is an example of a homophone?
Together.
Mushroom.
Afternoon.
Which.

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