IGCSE
You always need to use your own words when answering questions. True or false?
False: only when requested
Fix the punctuation or error in this formal text transition: "The weather was hostile, besides we decided to press on to the summit."
"The weather was hostile; nevertheless / nonetheless / however, we decided to press on to the summit." (Besides means "in addition," which doesn't fit the required contrast here).
Identify this sentence type: "Sunlight flooded the pristine valley through the large windows."
Simple sentence. (It contains exactly one independent clause).
Which word means that an environment is harsh, unfriendly, and highly dangerous to humans? A) sterile | B) hostile | C) chaotic
hostile
When is the mid-term exam?
On Tuesday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 3
You are expected to write long answers when asked to give examples. True or false?
False: just the words are enough
Complete the sentence using a formal alternative to because of this / so: "The mountain path was completely blocked by a landslide; _________, the expedition had to turn back."
Therefore / Thus / Hence (Any of these three cause/effect connectors works perfectly here).
Identify this sentence type and name the coordinating conjunction: "The corridor buzzed with constant chatter, but the classroom remained strangely quiet."
Compound sentence. (Two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction but).
What sensory verb fits perfectly with this scent description? "The heavy smell of disinfectant _______________ in the empty classroom long after the lessons had ended."
lingered
True or False? You should include your own personal opinions, a catchy introduction, and a thoughtful conclusion in your summary.
False. A summary must be entirely objective, factual, and direct. Introductions, conclusions, and opinions waste your limited word count.
The summary in question B is about the whole text you are given. True or false?
False: you must write a summary based on the answer to the question in the exercise.
What is the difference in grammatical structure between using although versus using despite / in spite of?
Although must be followed by a full clause (subject + verb). Despite / In spite of must be followed by a noun phrase or a gerund (-ing verb).
Transform these two simple sentences into one Complex sentence using a connector: "The volcano is dormant. It still creates a sense of dread among the locals."
"Even though the volcano is dormant, it still creates a sense of dread among the locals."
If an architect works with incredible care, precision, and immense attention to detail, what adjective describes their work style?
meticulous
Keeping a journal during my trip to Patagonia was highly _______________ because I loved documenting the journey, but re-reading my dramatic complaints about the blister on my foot was incredibly _______________.
Going to the local theme park with fifteen teenagers is always an exhausting but _______________ experience, although it gets a bit less _______________ when someone loses their phone on the roller coaster.
It's a _______________ coincidence that we both wore the exact same outfit today, but planning a prank around it on our classmates is going to be so much _______________.
fun / funny
fun / fun
funny / fun
What's the word limit for the text you are expected to write in question B? How many ideas are you supposed to include?
120 words - around 10 ideas
Paraphrase this sentence as a single sentence starting with one of these linkers: otherwise - nonetheless - hence: "We must meticulously check our tracking gear before setting off, because if we don't, we will get hopelessly lost in the rugged terrain."
"We must meticulously check our tracking gear before setting off; otherwise, we will get hopelessly lost in the rugged terrain."
What components are required to build a Compound-Complex sentence?
At least two independent clauses (joined by a coordinating conjunction or semicolon) AND at least one dependent clause.
Upgrade the basic verb in this sentence to create a dramatic, top-tier descriptive image: "The bright sun came into the room."
"Sunlight flooded the room." / "Sunlight spilled into the room."
Name the 5 tyes of sensory images and a specific verb you can use to describe that sense
Visual (contemplate, gaze, glare) - Gustatory (taste, savor) - Olfactory (smell, linger) - Tactile ( catch- grab- feel) - Auditory (hum, buzz)
What characteristics should the text in question B have?
- Continuous writing (not a list of isolated ideas but connected concepts)
- Use your own words
This sentence contains a logical error caused by a connector. Find the error, explain why it's wrong, and fix it using a different linker: "The historic canyon boasts a monumental stone archway; nevertheless, it features an array of rare, pristine flora."
"The historic canyon boasts a monumental stone archway; what's more / besides / in addition, it features an array of rare, pristine flora."
What type of sentence is this? Identify its parts
"Although our progress was heavily hindered by the sudden snowstorm, we finally reached the summit, and we savoured the unmatched views."
Compound-Complex sentence. * Dependent: "Although our progress was heavily hindered by the sudden snowstorm"
Independent 1: "we finally reached the summit"
Independent 2: "we savoured the unmatched views."
Give synonyms to these words:
ambiance - summit - rugged - second-to-none - twisting - nearby
atmosphere - peak - rough - unmatched - winding - surrounding
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For - and - neither-nor - but - or - yet - still