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  1. Which of these would be the most effective opening sentence for a suspense story?

    Answer: The shadow moved again — closer this time.

    An effective suspense opening creates tension and intrigue. 'The shadow moved again — closer this time' immediately builds suspense with a mysterious, threatening image.

  2. Which sentence uses the most precise and descriptive vocabulary?

    Answer: The enormous hound bounded across the lawn.

    'Enormous hound bounded across the lawn' uses precise vocabulary: 'enormous' is more specific than 'big', 'hound' is more precise than 'dog', 'bounded' is more descriptive than 'went', and 'lawn' is more specific than 'garden'.

  3. What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

    Answer: To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

    A topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph. The remaining sentences then support, explain, or develop that idea.

  4. Which connective would best show contrast between two ideas?

    Answer: However

    'However' is a connective used to introduce a contrasting or opposing idea. 'Furthermore' adds information, 'therefore' shows consequence, and 'similarly' shows comparison.

  5. When writing a formal letter, which is the correct sign-off if you know the recipient's name?

    Answer: Yours sincerely

    In formal letter writing in the UK, 'Yours sincerely' is used when you know the person's name (Dear Mr Smith). 'Yours faithfully' is used when you don't (Dear Sir/Madam).

  6. Which technique helps create a sense of pace in action writing?

    Answer: Short, punchy sentences

    Short, punchy sentences create a fast pace that mirrors the speed of the action. They make the reader feel the urgency and excitement.

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