English Language Paper Tips

What is recommended to do after reading the commentary part (a) only?

• Write the answer immediately

• Read the next passage

• Annotate while reading

• Review your notes

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

According to the document, what is crucial for achieving a high score in the speech writing task?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Understanding the passage very well

• Including as many quotes as possible

• Writing a very long speech

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should the tone of an advertisement be, as suggested in the document?

• Informative

• Persuasive

• Neutral

• Entertaining

What is the main point emphasized in section 2.5 about maximizing your score in passage writing?

• Knowing the passage well

• Writing quickly

• Using complex vocabulary

• Focusing on grammar

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

According to section 2.6, what is crucial for writing an effective diary/journal entry?

• Following a strict format

• Writing about the character's experience

• Including dialogue

• Describing the setting in detail

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL. 11-12.9

What does section 3.1 suggest is essential for managing time effectively during the exam?

• Writing two imaginative pieces

• Spending one hour on each composition

• Completing the paper in less than two hours

• Focusing only on grammar

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT listed as a component to consider before writing an imaginative writing piece according to section 3.2?

• Writing a monologue between two characters

• Creating a vivid setting

• Comparing two likely events

• Opening/Closing a story

What does the term "Register" refer to in an English passage?

• The type of language used for a particular purpose or setting

• A list of vocabulary used in the text

• The overall theme of the passage

• The summary of the main ideas

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which term describes giving human characteristics to animals, objects, and so on?

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is meant by "Formality/Informality" in the context of an English passage?

• The level of excitement in the text

• The type of characters involved in the narrative

• The type of language used, whether formal or informal

• The setting of the story

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4