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English (Edexcel)
Writing masters

Starter quiz

  • What makes an excellent narrative?
    • the most sophisticated vocabulary possible
    • precise vocabulary chosen for effect  ✓
    • figurative language used to create vivid imagery  ✓
    • an example of every linguistic device used
    • lots of speech and characters communicating with each other
  • How many nouns are in the following sentence: He was cavorting around like a bull fresh into the ring.
    • one
    • two  ✓
    • three
    • four
    • five
  • Which adjective would be the most specific to describe this street?
    Which adjective would be the most specific to describe this street?
    • thin
    • close
    • narrow  ✓
    • crowded
    • cramped
  • Which of the following is the most useful simile?
    • He was as angry as a bull.
    • She was as fearless as a lion.
    • She was sweeter than honey.
    • She had the spirit of an unbroken horse.  ✓
    • His eyes were as deep as the ocean.
  • Which of these uses punctuation not only accurately, but also for effect?
    • The shop was chaotic: clothes all over the floor and receipts strewn around.
    • It was always when Mr Smith was teaching (if you could call it that).  ✓
    • The silence spoke the words that Ethan hadn't been able to ...  ✓
    • Henry's best friend had always been by his side.
    • The house at the end of the street was strange - really strange.  ✓
  • Which of the following is the best description of this picture?
    Which of the following is the best description of this picture?
    • The cliffs sat on top of the ocean waters.
    • The vast cliffs stretched for miles along the coastline.
    • The cliffs met the sea in a frothy handshake.
    • The mouth of the cliff yawned out onto the open waters of the ocean.  ✓
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