SA1 Recap

• ENGLISH
• Primary Education
• Age 7-9

'Jim wondered if Barnie was angry with him.'

Why did Jim wonder if Barnie was angry?
This is because _________________.

1. Jim was very disobedient
2. it was very late for Jim to be out
3. Jim thought that Barnie would not believe him

'Jim looked sideways at Barnie.'

Which of the following words CAN REPLACE the word 'sideways' without changing the meaning?

1. indirectly
2. directly
3. purposely

Dr Barnardo told Ebenezer Grimes that ___________________.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence above.

1. he was keen to avoid taking in too many boys
2. he was not keen to avoid taking in too many boys
3. he was keen to allow taking in too many boys

According to Ebenezer Grimes's diary,
he and Dr Barnardo had a very ________________________ conversation as they drank their _________.

1. motivating, tea
2. interesting, coffee
3. boring, lemonade

Chaturanga was a battle game similar to chess that people living in India _______ years ago played.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence above.

1. 1500
2. 500
3. 2500

The foot soldiers of chaturanga are called _______ in chess.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence above.

1. warriors
2. pawns
3. survivors

*PAST*: I _______ very tired, so I went to sleep.

Choose the correct form of the verb 'to be' to complete the sentence above.

1. was
2. am
3. were

*PRESENT*: She _______ not only beautiful but also intelligent.

Choose the correct form of the verb 'to be' to complete the sentence above.

1. was
2. am
3. is

Do you remember how tired I was?

Which of the following is a suitable strong adjective for 'tired'?

1. starving
2. exhausted
3. miserable

It is __________ idea but there are many practical difficulties.

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the sentence above.

1. a fascinating
2. a furious
3. a terrible

My brother was late ________ he had missed his bus.

Choose the most appropriate connective to complete the sentence above.

1. or
2. although
3. because

At first, my sister was surprised at their noise.

Which of the following CAN BE USED as a powerful verb for 'surprised'?

1. startled
2. screamed
3. chuckled

James saw the old house first.

Which of the following CAN BE USED as a powerful verb for 'saw'?

1. spotted
2. thrilled
3. groaned