Unseen text 2 quiz

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Fill in the blanks by dragging and dropping the two phrases that Bryson uses to express his dislike of sand.

Much as I admire sand’s miraculous ability to be transformed into useful objects like glass and concrete, I am ❌ of it in its natural state. To me, it is primarily ❌ that stands between a car park and water.

not a great fan

in awe

scared

a hostile barrier

an obstacle

waste land

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Which of the following phrases tell us that Bryson was out walking on a lovely autumnal day?
Tick all that apply.

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Studlands beach is in Cornwall

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What language feature is being used in the quotation below for comic effect?

It blows in your face, gets in your sandwiches, swallows vital objects like car keys and coins.

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Why does Bryson say that ' I am prepared to make an exception for Studland Beach'?

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Annotate the extract below to show what we learn about Bill Bryson.

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Bill Bryson enjoys visiting English beaches

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Which of the following techniques does Bill Bryson use to interest us in the passage?

Tick all that apply.

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What are the purposes of this extract?

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What do we learn about Bill Bryson in this extract?

Tick all that apply.

A 10 question quiz in which learners practise skimming, scanning and reading for meaning in preparation for Section A of Paper 1 of the Edexcel Level 1 /2 English Language certificate exams,

Unseen text 2 quiz

Which of the following phrases tell us that Bryson was out walking on a lovely autumnal day? Tick all that apply.

Studlands beach is in Cornwall

What language feature is being used in the quotation below for comic effect? It blows in your face, gets in your sandwiches, swallows vital objects like car keys and coins.

Why does Bryson say that ' I am prepared to make an exception for Studland Beach'?

Annotate the extract below to show what we learn about Bill Bryson.

Bill Bryson enjoys visiting English beaches

Which of the following techniques does Bill Bryson use to interest us in the passage? Tick all that apply.

What are the purposes of this extract?

What do we learn about Bill Bryson in this extract? Tick all that apply.

Which of the following phrases tell us that Bryson was out walking on a lovely autumnal day?
Tick all that apply.

What language feature is being used in the quotation below for comic effect?

It blows in your face, gets in your sandwiches, swallows vital objects like car keys and coins.

Which of the following techniques does Bill Bryson use to interest us in the passage?

Tick all that apply.

What do we learn about Bill Bryson in this extract?

Tick all that apply.