Verb Tenses
Shades of Meaning
Formal versus Informal
Nature Vocabulary
Writing Styles
100

Make a sentence with the present perfect of "hear"

have heard.

100

I flipped the switch and shut off the lights.

I _______ the lights and it went a bit darker.

dimmed

100

What is the formal word for ask?

enquire

100

What colour are the rhododendrons at school?

purple

100

How do you start an informal letter?

Dear ____ or Name

200

Make a sentence with the simple past of "cut"

cut
200
The Headteacher shouted "______" to the boy who sprinted out of the dining hall.

halt/freeze

200

What is the formal word for help?

assist

200

A small rock that is round (usually because of water having run over them) are called

pebbles

200

What is an effective way to start a report?

"As requested"

300

Make a sentence with the past perfect of "have."

had had

300

The comedian was _______________. I couldn't stop laughing

hilarious

300

What is the formal word for wrong?

incorrect

300

A plant that is common in Scotland, has jaggy leaves and feels like a bug has bit you if you touch it is called...

a nettle/stinging 

300

What does a review need to have in it? (name three)

a title, subheadings, facts, specific vocabulary, a supported opinion

400

Make a sentence with the simple past of "sting"

stung

400

I couldn't have been happier when my dog learned to do tricks. What's another word for happier?

delighted, overjoyed

400

What is the formal word for chat?

converse

400

two word for tree branches...big ones, and little ones

stick, twig

400

In an exam-style essay, you need to use what kind of speech?

reported

500

Make a sentence with the future perfect of eat.

will have eaten

500

The food at the coffee shop was tasteless. 

Another way of saying that is...

bland

500

What is the formal word for use/eat? 

consume

500
Which plant on earth has existed for over 350 million years as a species?

ferns

500

If you are asked to write a book review, give four specific terms that should go in it.

plot, characters, climax, descriptions, setting, novel

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