English Test 2 Recap

Below are sentences that contain a metaphor or a simile. In the blank provided, identify which is used in each sentence by writing metaphor or simile. 1) The dark, cold and silent room was a tomb. ……………………………. 2) My noisy sister was like a buzzing fly. ……………………………. 3) The child’s tears were cold raindrops from a tiny cloud. ……………………………. 4) The sunshine was like a warm blanket on a cold and rainy night. …………………………….

Prefix A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root of a word. For example, the word "unhappy" consists of the prefix "un-" [which means "not"] combined with the root (stem) word "happy"; the word "unhappy" means "not happy.“ PREFIXMEANINGEXAMPLES pre-beforeprefix, prehistory re-again, backreact, reappear un-against, not, oppositeundo, unequal, unusual

Suffix A suffix is a group of letters placed after the root of a word. For example, the word flavourless consists of the root word "flavour" combined with the suffix "-less" [which means "without"]; the word "flavourless" means "having no flavour.“ SUFFIXMEANINGEXAMPLES -edpastEnjoyed, climbed -fulfull ofbeautiful, grateful -ingdenoting an action, a material, or a gerund acting, showing -lesswithout, not affected byfriendless, tireless

Direct Speech Write the following sentences in direct speech. A) She said she was sick. She said, “……………………………………...” B) He said he usually did his homework. He said, “………………………………………..”

Write the correct preposition 1.We are going to see my parents ……………… the weekend. 2.………………1666, a great fire broke out in London. 3.I don't like walking alone in the streets ………………night. Circle the preposition in each sentence. 1. I went around the edge of the lake. 2. We walked up the stairs. 3. My mom took a walk around the block. 4. I looked under my bed. 5. My friend jumped over the bushes.

Fill in the missing apostrophes from the possessive nouns to make the sentence correct. All of my friends houses are near the park. The singers voice was high-pitched. I found my sweaters missing button! The childrens toys are all over the floor! At the wedding, many of the ladies dresses matched.

Re-write these in your book, changing the underlined words for its contraction. 1. I am having school dinners today. 2. I do not want to play that game. 3. I will help you. 4. She did not like my cake. 5. There is not any butter left. 6. We cannot find it anywhere!

Modal Verbs: Practice

Adverbial Phrases An adverbial phrase is a group of relates words which play the role of an adverb.

What is a fact? A fact is something that can be checked and backed up with evidence. e.g. In 2010, Lionel Messi was named FIFA World Footballer of The Year. We can check these details by looking at FIFA records. What is an opinion? An opinion is based on a belief or view. It is not based on evidence that can be checked e.g. Wayne Rooney is the best football player in the English Premier League. Some people might think there are other players in the English Premier League who are better than Wayne Rooney.

Write fact or opinion. 1. The earth has a north and south pole. ___________________ 2. Cheetahs can run faster than horses. ___________________ 3. George Washington was the greatest president of the United States. _____________________ 4. Red shoes are better than white shoes. ___________________ 5. Tuesday comes after Monday. _____________________ 6. Spiders are creepy. ____________________ 7. January is the worst month of the year. ____________________

Persuasive writing Topics: plan and write formal persuasive letters about one of these topics. Junk food- should it be banned at school? Computer games- are they a waste of time? What is more important- friends or family? 1. Use Oreo template to plan your ideas. 2. Write a persuasive letter. 3. Check if you have included the persuasive letter devices.

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