Starter quiz

  • Select adjectives to describe 19th century prisons.
    • incarcerate
    • confined
    • dreary  ✓
    • bleak  ✓
  • What does the word context mean?
    • The cultural and historical information surrounding a text.  ✓
    • The main definition of a word.
    • The way someone speaks.
  • Select synonyms for the word passive.
    • excitable
    • submissive  ✓
    • compliant  ✓
    • assertive
  • Which word best completes this sentence? 19th Century prisons were strict and highly ...
    • disciplined  ✓
    • filthy
    • dreary
    • bleak
  • Which of these is not a predicting skill?
    • Using language analysis  ✓
    • Using text summary
    • Using prior knowledge
    • Using lesson details
  • Which is the best definition of a topic sentence?
    • A topic sentence summarises your argument at the end of your paragraph.
    • A topic sentence will introduce the main idea of your paragraph.  ✓
    • A topic sentence is your conclusion.
    • A topic sentence contains detailed language analysis.
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