Planning a well-structured response | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

What is the correct definition of 'solitary'?

• Noisy and crowded

• Alone and isolated

• Active and energetic

• Afraid and anxious

Answer explanation

Alone and isolated are the best definition. Other synonyms include: withdrawn, reclusive and unaccompanied.

Which word is a synonym for 'disciplined'?

• Disordered

• Chaotic

• Random

• Organised

Answer explanation

Organised is a synonym for disciplined. The others are all antonyms.

What is the role of a topic sentence?

• To provide evidence and examples

• To conclude a paragraph

• To introduce the main idea in a paragraph

• To be entertaining

Answer explanation

Topic sentences are used at the start of your paragraph to introduce your main ideas and arguments.

Complete this sentence: Conjunctions are used to_______

• end a paragraph.

• add punctuation to sentences.

• link ideas together.

• ask a question.

Answer explanation

Conjunctions are used to link ideas and present similarities and differences in texts.

Which one of these is not included in a good summary?

• Embedded quotes

• Comparative topic sentences

• Inference

• Explanation

• Analysis

Answer explanation

Summaries are looking for the key information from a text, rather than detailed analysis.

Pick words to complete this sentence. Embedded quotes should be ...

• precise

• general

• relevant

• short

Answer explanation

Embedded quotes should be short, precise and relevant to the point your are making. They should provide evidence for your key ideas.