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Past Paper 2013 sample

Level 6

Question 17

1 Put a tick in each row to show the type of connective underlined in each sentence.

Subordinating connective

Co-ordinating connective

I can't tell you whether I'm able to attend until I hear back from Libby.

I'll serve dinner when your brother gets home.

The glue was set but the paint wasn't dry.

Usually, Mum or Dad cooks dinner.

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Level 3-5

Question 34

2 Underline the subordinate clause in each sentence below.

One has been done for you.

Lucy enjoyed playing football, especially when James asked her to take part.

When she was standing next to her brother, Anita looked very tall.

Even though he had little patience, Robert enjoyed chess.

Sue's skills were good although she had not been playing for long.

They finished the walk, which seemed never-ending.

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Level 3-5

Question 36

3 Put a tick in each row to show whether the main clause or the subordinate clause is in bold.

One has been done for you.

Main clause

Subordinate clause

My sister, who is very annoying, is older than me.

Sports day was cancelled because it was raining heavily.

The sofa, which is old and worn, is the cat's favourite place to sleep.

When I arrived, everyone else was already there.

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Question 9

4 This sentence is made up of two clauses, a main clause (MC) and a subordinate clause (SC).

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Question 16

5 This sentence is made up of two clauses: a main clause (MC) and a subordinate clause (SC).

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Level 3-5

Question 22

6 Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Tick oneAs it was raining so hard, we weren't able to visit the castle.

As it was raining so hard we weren't able, to visit the castle.

As it was raining, so hard we, weren't able to visit the castle.

As, it was raining so hard, we weren't able to visit the castle.

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Question 12

7 Insert commas and a semi-colon in the sentence below.

I love red blue yellow and green he prefers black white orange and purple.

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Level 6

Question 2

8 Insert a colon in the appropriate place in the sentence below.

I have three pets a hamster (called Frankie), a goldfish and a cat.

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Level 6

Question 10

9 Colons are used to introduce a list.

Write a sentence of your own that uses a colon correctly to list what you need for school.

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__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

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Level 6

Question 3

10 A semi-colon can be used to separate two main clauses that are related.

Insert a semi-colon in the correct place in each sentence below.

The concert was a great success the applause went on for

many minutes.

Honestly, I've done my very best I've left no stone, however

small, unturned.

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Level 6

Question 7

11 A semi-colon can be used to separate two main clauses that are related.

Insert a semi-colon in the correct place in the sentence below.

On the one hand, it would be exciting to go on the roller

coaster on the other, I might not like the height!

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Level 6

Question 7

12 Elizabeth ate the biscuits. (active)

The biscuits were eaten by Elizabeth. (passive)

The sentences below have been written in the active voice.

Rewrite them in the passive voice.

The coastguard rescued her.

___________________________________________

The ambulance took her to the hospital.

___________________________________________

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Question 3

13 The sentence below is written in the active voice.

The wind blew the sign over.

Which sentence is the passive form of the sentence above?

Tick oneThe sign was blown over by the wind.

The wind caused the sign to blow over.

In the wind, the sign blew over.

Because it was windy, the sign blew over.

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Past Paper 2014

Level 3-5

Question 6

14 Complete each sentence below with the most suitable word from the boxes.

Use each word once.

Because Until Although

a) ____________________ I practise a lot, I'm getting better at football.

b) ____________________ Sam ran very quickly, Meena won the race.

c) ____________________ it stops raining, everyone will stay indoors.

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Question 39

15 For each sentence, put a tick to show whether the main clause or subordinate clause is underlined.

Sentence Main clauseSubordinate

clause

I have violin lessons, although I have not been playing for very long.

If you want to improve, you must practise a lot.

I practise every weekend, even when it's in the school holidays.

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Question 40

16 Draw lines to match each group of words with the term that describes them.

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Level 6

Question 1

17 Insert a semi-colon in the most appropriate place in the sentence below.

It is a very long book on the other hand, it is one of the best

I have ever read.

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Level 6

Question 5

18 Rewrite the sentence below, adding a subordinate clause to make it a complex sentence, remembering to use the correct punctuation.

The puppy started to bark.

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__________________________________________________________

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Question 8

19 Insert a comma and a semi-colon in the most appropriate places in the sentence below.

Ladies and gentlemen please take your seats this afternoon's

performance is about to begin.

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Question 9

20 Rewrite the sentence below in the active voice.

The warm and sunny evening was enjoyed by the children.

The children __________________________________________________

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Question 14

21 Insert the following punctuation in the text below:

two full stopsa semi-colonall the necessary capital letters.

school uniform has many benefits however, some people argue it

takes away your ability to express yourself I would prefer to choose

my own clothes, although I agree that uniform helps us to feel that

we belong to the same school

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Question 16

22 Rewrite the sentence below, changing it into the passive voice.

Many people like cycling.

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Past Paper 2015

Level 3-5

Question 1

23 Tick one box to complete the sentence below.

The children played ________________ it was time to go inside.

Tick one.

instead

until

whereas

since

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Level 3-5

Question 9

24 Circle the most suitable connective to complete the sentence below.

Amit still managed to smiled ________________ he was feeling very tired.

although because before therefore

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Past Paper 2015

Level 6

Question 1

25 Why is the colon used in the sentence below?

For this decoration you will need the following things:

some coloured leaves

a piece of string

some conkers

some dried flower heads

Tick one.

to replace a missing letter

to introduce items in a list

to show you need to pause

to replace a full stop

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Question 10

26 Tick to show which sentence includes a passive construction.

Tick one.

To stop the cars from crossing the bridge, a police officer directed traffic.

The police officer stopped the cars from crossing the bridge.

The cars were stopped from crossing the bridge by the police officer.

The police officer was stopping the cars so they could not cross the bridge.

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Question 14

27 Rewrite the sentence below in its passive form.

The visitor gave a speech.

Remember to punctuate your answer correctly.

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Level 3-5

Question 4

28 Which sentence has been punctuated correctly?

Tick one.

Immediately after, dinner we did the washing up.

Immediately after dinner we did, the washing up.

Immediately after dinner, we did the washing up.

Immediately, after dinner we did the washing up.

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Question 15

29 Tick one box in each row to show how the modal verb affects the meaning of the sentence.

SentenceModal verbindicates certainty

Modal verb indicates

possibility

It will be very cold tomorrow.

John might have missed the train.

Ann can speak six languages.

You could finish your work by the end of the lesson.

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Question 27

30 Which sentence is written in the active voice?

Tick one.

The book was returned to the library yesterday.

The assembly was held in the hall.

The bad weather led to the cancellation.

The floods were caused by the heavy rain.

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Level 3-5

Question 29

31 Tick one box to show where a dash should go in the sentence below.

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Level 3-5

Question 36

32 Which sentence uses the hyphen correctly?

Tick one.

There are thirty seven year-olds in Class 2.

There are thirty seven-year-olds in Class 2.

There are thirty-seven year olds in Class 2.

There are thirty-seven-year-olds in Class 2.

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Question 37

33 Rewrite the sentence below so that it is written in the passive voice. Remember to punctuate your answer correctly.

The pouring rain drenched us.

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Question 48

34 Insert a colon in the correct place in the sentence below.

The school offered three clubs for its pupils art and craft,

dance and chess.

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35 Tick one phrase to complete the sentence below.

At the concert next week, we __________________ next to someone famous.

Tick onemight sat

might have sat

might be sitting

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36 Tick one phrase to complete the sentence below.

I had watched the film repeatedly so __________________ what the next scene is.

Tick oneshould knew

should know

should be knowing

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37 Circle the correct modal verb in brackets to complete each sentence.

( might / would / should )

When I lived in Brazil, we ______________ often swim in the sea after school.

( might / would / should )

If you go to Spain, you ______________ make sure you visit Barcelona - it is a great

city.

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38 Circle the correct modal verb in brackets to complete each sentence.

The children are being reprimanded by the teacher;

( must be / must do / must have )

they ______________ forgotten their homework.

( must be / must do / must have )

The evenings are getting lighter; it ______________ getting closer to summer.

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Tick oneBecause we were late, we missed the start of the film.

Because, we were late, we missed the start of the film.

Because we were late we missed, the start of the film.

Because we were late, we missed, the start of the film.

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Tick oneMy suitcase, is broken.

Before the day was over, the children finished their art work.

I set the table before, the guests arrived.

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Tick oneAfter you complete your homework, I will mark it.

The painting, was his favourite possession.

The dog, barked at the children.

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42 Insert commas and a semi-colon in the sentence below.

I studied French Geography History and Biology Alice studied English German

Chemistry and Physics.

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43 Tick one box to show where the missing colon should go.

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44 Look at this sentence.

The meals on the menu were: fish and chips, pasta, chicken salad and mushroom soup.

Why is the colon needed in this sentence?

Tick oneTo separate items in a list.

To show a brief pause.

To take the place of missing letters.

To introduce a list.

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45 Which of the sentences below uses colons correctly?

Tick oneI want a cleaner who can do the following: dust: iron and mop the floors.

I want a cleaner who can do the following: dust, iron and mop the floors.

I want a cleaner who can do the following, dust: iron: and mop the floors.

I want a cleaner who can do the following: dust: iron: and mop the floors.

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46 Add a colon to the correct place in the sentence below so that it is punctuated correctly.

Julia had two pets a guinea pig and a rabbit.

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47 Which of the sentences below uses colons correctly?

Tick oneThe witch's potion contained some interesting ingredients: snails' shells: eyelashes and garlic.

The witch's potion contained some interesting ingredients: snails' shells, eyelashes and garlic.

The witch's potion contained: some interesting ingredients snails' shells, eyelashes and garlic.

The witch's potion: contained some interesting ingredients: snails' shells, eyelashes and garlic.

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48 Add a colon to the correct place in the sentence below so that it is punctuated correctly.

There is one thing you need to know about Arthur he likes to play practical jokes.

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49 The following sentences have either a colon or semi-colon missing. Choose the correct punctuation and write it in the space.

The door swung open ____ the neighbours cat marched in.

I've been to four countries ____ New Zealand, America, Austria and Brazil.

You need the following ingredients ____ sugar, flour, milk and eggs.

Alexia bought a new book ____ she read it as soon as she got home.

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50 Put a tick in each row to show whether the part of the sentence is a phrase, main clause or subordinate clause.

Part of sentence Phrase Main clauseSubordinate

clause

unless he was nice

during the day

He rang the doorbell

a large, hairy spider

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51 Add two suitable subordinating conjunctions to the sentence below.

______________ I go to the museum I try to see something different,

______________ this makes the visit more interesting.

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52 Put a tick in each row to show the type of conjunction underlined in each sentence.

Subordinating conjunction

Co-ordinating conjunction

My sister loves going to school but hates going to piano lessons.

Our cat won't eat cat food, nor will he drink milk.

You can come as long as you behave yourself.

Although I have not slept, I am not tired.

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53 Put a tick in each row to show the type of conjunction underlined in each sentence.

Subordinating conjunction

Co-ordinating conjunction

I listen in class because I want to learn.

You can choose vanilla or chocolate flavour.

Mum's homemade soup is hot and delicious.

I did my homework before I went outside to play.

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54 Tick the two sentences that use subordinating conjunctions.

Tick twoI had a wonderful day even though I have a cold.

I won't ask her to my party unless she is nice to me.

I was late for the competition but was still allowed to enter.

We went to the seaside and built a sandcastle.

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55 Underline the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below.

If you feel tired, go to bed.

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58 Which sentence uses a dash correctly?

Tick one.

Are you paying attention this is — very important!

Are you paying attention — this is very important!

Are you — paying attention this is very important!

Are you paying — attention this is very important!

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Tick one.

My mum said — the teacher is lovely I don't know her.

My mum said the teacher — is lovely I don't know her.

My mum said the teacher is lovely — I don't know her.

My mum said the teacher is lovely I don't — know her.

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Tick one.

It was only when I opened my eyes — I saw what was on the table a big bouquet of flowers.

It was only when I opened my eyes I saw what was on the table a big — bouquet of flowers.

It was only when I opened my eyes I saw what was on the table — a big bouquet of flowers.

It was only when I — opened my eyes I saw what was on the table a big bouquet of flowers.

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Tick one.

He provided an up to-date-report on the weather.

He provided an-up-to-date report on the weather.

He provided an up-to-date report on the weather.

He provided an up to-date report on the weather.

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Tick one.

There were two-four-bedroom houses.

There were two four-bedroom houses.

There were two four-bedroom-houses.

There were two-four-bedroom-houses.

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Tick one.

Her brother-in-law is a lawyer.

Her-brother-in-law is a lawyer.

Her brother in-law-is a lawyer.

Her brother in-law is a lawyer.

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64 Tick one box to show where a hyphen should go in the sentence below.

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65 Tick one box to show where a hyphen should go in the sentence below.

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possibility

We can be there for 5pm.

We should reach you by 5pm.

We might reach you by 5pm.

We will be there by 5pm.

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possibility

She will make you dinner.

He can pick you up after class.

We could ask her for help.

He might go to the party.

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68 Circle the correct modal verb in brackets that shows it is certain that Joe is going to help.

( can / would / should )

Joe ______________ help you with your homework.

( might / will / should )

Joe ______________ help you bake the cake.

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69 Circle the correct modal verb in brackets that shows it is uncertain if Marie will carry out the tasks.

( can / will / might )

Marie ______________ paint a picture for her Gran.

( could / will / can )

Marie ______________ buy the groceries for her Mum.

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70 Tick one box in each row to show whether the word until is used as a subordinating conjunction or as a preposition.

Sentenceuntil used as a subordinating

conjunction

until used as a preposition

Don't speak until your hiccups have gone.

I'll wait until you arrive.

We'll be here until July.

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