Test 2

(H)

1 Punctuate the sentences below in two ways to make two different meanings:
1 P
Taylor said Tammy is upset. Taylor said Tammy is upset.
2 marks

2 Read this text:

The ancient door creaked reluctantly open as the knocker was lifted and
released. A sound like gunshot echoed around the chamber, disturbing the
dust that had accumulated over the years. A single trail of footprints could
be seen.

(a) Underline a passive in the text above. 2(a) G

1 mark
(b) Write an adjectival phrase to describe the knocker. The description should
match the atmosphere: 2(b) G

1 mark

3 Draw an arrow to show where an appropriate adverbial should go in the sentence:

although consequently eventually moreover 3 G

1 mark

The watcher returned to his horse and galloped off, knowing that at least one
person knew what had happened all those years ago.

4 Correct the errors in this sentence:

All those years ago, it seems so easy. First, there were just one person standing 4 G

in his way. And then, there were no-one. 1 mark

5 Rewrite this sentence to show the possibility of something happening:

It will rain on Tuesday, so sports day will be held in the main hall. 5 G

1 mark

6 Tick the more formal sentence and underline the words that make it more formal:
I practise on my violin every night so I’m allowed to go to the concert. 6 G

Dad says he might take me to the concert, but I’m not sure that he will. 1 mark

7 Circle all the words that have a similar meaning:

7 V
complicated elaborate humble intricate straightforward 1 mark

8 Which suffix can be added to all of these nouns to turn them into adjectives? 8 V

1 mark
development education regiment
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