LAnguage features
You can take these quizzes to help you remember them. If you start now for a few minutes each night, you will have less to learn before the exam.
Quiz 1
Quiz 2 - Metaphor, simile, personification
Quiz 3 - Metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, hyperbole. NOTE: Make sure you have only ticked the box that says 'Term first.' In the bottom right corner of the flashcard there is a 'click to flip' button. Click it to see if your guess was right.
Quiz 4 - Don't worry about an analogy in this one. Either or google it, or if none of the others fit, choose analogy.
Quiz 5 - Quiz with many different language features.
Quiz 1
Quiz 2 - Metaphor, simile, personification
Quiz 3 - Metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, hyperbole. NOTE: Make sure you have only ticked the box that says 'Term first.' In the bottom right corner of the flashcard there is a 'click to flip' button. Click it to see if your guess was right.
Quiz 4 - Don't worry about an analogy in this one. Either or google it, or if none of the others fit, choose analogy.
Quiz 5 - Quiz with many different language features.
Scrabble and other word games
This is an online scrabble game. Click on 'single player' to the left of the screen. Choose whether you want to register an account or play as a guest. Choose your desired level of difficulty and begin playing!
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Spelling
The following links are aimed at helping to improve spelling.
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Punctuation!
Punctuation is really important. It can make all the difference in the meaning of a sentence.
"Let's eat Grandma!" " Let's eat, Grandma." Punctuation saves lives. Punctuation is important, no matter what subjects you take. Use these quizzes to help you revise.
Punctuation Quiz - Apostrophes Punctuation Quiz - Its vs It's Quiz - Their, they're, there. Quiz - Homophones Word Quiz - Homophones - you should be able to get these right! |
Typing Skills
The ability to touch type comes in handy in a technological age! The faster you can type, the quicker you will be able to complete your work. These links provide activities to help with learning to type, which will help you in all your subjects.
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Writing Skills
The BBC Skillswise Writing site is dedicated to improving writing skills. It is a great way to practice improving your writing skills at home. The site includes games and videos on different writing skills.
Correct tenses are an important part of writing. The BBC Skillswise Tenses section has quizzes and games to help improve past, present and future tenses. |
Reading Skills
The BBC SKillswise Reading site is a fantastic way to quiz yourself at home. The site includes games and quizzes to help you test what you know, and what you need to know. This site covers skimming and scanning, facts and opinions, types of texts and more.
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Helpful Hints
Language features and language terms powerpoint.
Key Skills Worksheets
Here are some worksheets to help with key literacy skills. You can download them and complete them at home.
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HANDY HINTS
Why 'alot' is always wrong! 'A lot' should always be two words.
Ten words you need to spell correctly.
How to use a semi-colon.
The dreaded apostrophe!
Ten words you need to spell correctly.
How to use a semi-colon.
The dreaded apostrophe!
Quick quizzes
Punctuation Quiz - Apostrophes
Punctuation Quiz - More apostrophes
Interactive Quiz - Apostrophes
Punctuation Quiz - Its vs It's
Quiz - Their, they're, there
Punctuation Quiz - More apostrophes
Interactive Quiz - Apostrophes
Punctuation Quiz - Its vs It's
Quiz - Their, they're, there