Can you do GCSE English?

When writing a formal letter to someone you do not know, you should begin:

• Hi, Mr Smith

• Dear John

• Dear Mr Smith

Writing to advise is an example of:

• Style
• Purpose
• Genre

Which of these is the most important aspect of writing to inform?

• Facts
• Opinions
• Persuasive techniques

Which of these is an example of an imperative?

• Why don’t you boil some water?
• Boil some water
• Boiling water

Which of these is a 'conditional phrase'?

• Firstly…, secondly…
• If…, then…
• And…, but…

Which of these is NOT an intensifier?

• Extremely
• Ridiculously
• Nevertheless

According to Albert Mehrabian, what percentage of communication is expressed in body language?

• 7%

• 38%

• 55%

Which of these is NOT a language technique?

• Sub-heading
• Alliteration
• Exaggeration

Which of these is an example of indirect language?

• Anger
• Sarcasm
• Boredom

Which of these is NOT a theme?

• Love and hate
• Power and powerlessness
• People