Exam Practice

Exam Practice

Grade 5

English CIPP Exam practice

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This punctuation ; is called a

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This punctuation : is called a

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A semicolon ( ; ) is used for the following purposes: Tick 2 boxes

• Makes the sentence shorter

• Joins two related sentences or clauses without using connectives

• the second part explains the first part of the sentence

• To avoid using too much words or punctuation

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Look at this sentence: "She lost the directions; she made it home safely."

How is semicolon used in this sentence? Tick 2 boxes

• To add emphasis to a sentence

• To introduce a new and unrelated clause

• Joins the two sentences without using a connective

• The second part adds information to the first part of the sentence

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Look at this sentence: " Francis is a talented singer; he has won a gold medal."

How is semicolon used in this sentence? Tick 2 boxes.

• It separates list items instead of a comma.

• Used in place of a connective

• To separate two different ideas of clauses.

• The second part adds information to the first part

Multiple Choice

Which of the following group of words are connectives?

• in, at, between

• he, she, they

• but, if, so

• is, are, were

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are connectives that ADD INFORMATION?

• because, so, thus

• however, unless, hence

• so, finally, at last

• moreover, also, furthermore

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are connectives that give a REASON for an idea?

• because, therefore, so

• and, also, as well as

• next, then, after

• although, but, however

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are connectives that show an OPPOSITE idea?

• later, meanwhile, soon

• although, whereas, on the other hand

• for example, such as, for instance

• clearly, finally, generally

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are connectives that EMPHASISE an idea?

• especially, indeed, in fact

• except, unless, while

• as a result of, consequently, hence

• additionally, too, next

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are connectives that show SEQUENCE?

• but, however, although

• which, that, when

• despite, yet, even though

• first of all, after, finally

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Which of the following are features of non-chronological reports? Tick 2 boxes

• third person

• lead sentence

• facts and opinion

• past tense

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Which of the following are features of persuasive texts? Tick 2 boxes

• past tense verbs

• quotation

• using powerful adjectives

• talking directly to the readers

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Which of the following are the purposes of persuasive texts?

Tick 2 boxes.

• To inform

• To entertain

• To instruct

• To persuade

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What is the main purpose of a non-chronological report? Tick one box

• To persuade

• To instruct

• To entertain

• To inform

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What shape is the structure of a news report?

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What essential information should be included in the lead sentence of a news report?

Multiple Choice

Words spoken by a person related or connected to a news event.

• Speech marks

• Dialogue

• Lead sentence

• Quotation

Multiple Choice

A news report should include at least three paragraphs.

• True

• False