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Tasks Unit 2
GCSE English Language
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EDITING (1)
1. Read the sentences below and answer the questions that follow:
The (1) fought hard to keep the village school open. The chairman of the governors won (2) from the audience
when he explained that they had won the battle.
a. Circle the word below that best fits gap
(1). neighbours campaigners instigators councillors
b. Circle the word below that best fits gap
(2). gratitude praise notoriety applause
2. Read the sentences below and answer the questions that follow:
(1) I trust him, I dislike his companions. (2) you like him or not, I will have to offer him a lift.
a. Circle the word below that best fits gap (1).
While Unless
b. Circle the word below that best fits gap (2).
Whether If
3. Read carefully the text below which consists of sentences in the wrong order and show your understanding by
answering the questions that follow.
1. The introductory talk and film, which followed a delicious supper, made the pupils feel very excited about the
coming week’s activities.
2. At four thirty, they arrived at their destination, looking decidedly bedraggled after standing in the rain for hours
while waiting for various connections on the way.
3. They could now relax, feeling confident that even if the weather remained inclement, they could enjoy all the
facilities the centre had to offer.
4. On the morning of November 10th, bright and early, twenty pupils could be seen hurrying for the north-bound
train, eager anticipation written all over their faces.
5. After meeting the Outdoor Pursuits centre’s staff, they were taken to their rooms which were cosy and warm and
they were able to change into dry clothes.
a. Which sentence should come second in the text? Write the number of the sentence below.
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b. Which sentence should come fifth in the text? Write the number of the sentence below.
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Read the sentences below and rearrange them into the correct order. Then answer the questions that follow.
a. Suddenly, a dark shape materialized from the crowd and headed towards her. Her breath caught in her throat.
b. The room was filled with the sound of music and the movement of dancers blocked her view. She craned her neck
to see over their heads.
c. She pushed through the open door and felt a twitch of anxiety as her eyes scanned the crowded room.
d. The party was already in full swing when Carrie arrived and entered the house.
e. But as she recognised the figure she sighed in relief; perhaps this night wouldn’t be so terrible after all.
1. Which of the above sentences should come first? _________
2. Which of the sentences should come fourth? _________
3. Which sentence should come fifth? _________
4. Which of the following words could replace ‘anxiety’ in the text without changing the meaning?
(Circle the correct answer)
a. apathy
b. unconcern
c. apprehension
d. ease
5. Which of the following phrases could replace ‘her eyes scanned’ in the text without changing the meaning?
(Circle the correct answer)
a. her eyes moved
b. her vision travelled
c. she gazed around
d. she stared at
6. Which of the following words could replace ‘materialized’ in the text without changing the meaning?
(Circle the correct answer)
a. developed
b. occurred
c. emerged
d. revealed
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EDITING (6)
This task asks you to focus on the following three passages and answer the questions that follow. Editing tasks
require you to look carefully at word, sentence and text levels.
1. Read the sentence below and answer the questions that follow:
It’s __(1)__ to set up your regular donation of £2 a month and help us save lives long into the __(2)__.
a. Circle the word that best fits gap (1). easy hard challenging pleasant
b. Circle the word that best fits gap (2). money day future lives
2. Circle the words that best fit the meaning of the sentences below:
The man at the till told me it was (useful / pointless) putting the coupon through as it had expired. She didn’t
think, the bus had left already (although / and) she wasn’t sure.
3. Read carefully the text below which consists of sentences in the wrong order and show your understanding by
answering the questions that follow.
Step by step: Building a shed
1. Build the framework for all four walls. Account for the fact that the front and back walls are different from each
other (due to the doorframe in the front) and the side walls must both be sloped (to prevent rain from collecting on
the roof).
2. Add tar paper to the roof. Start from the lower end of the roof slope and work your way upwards, making sure
that each new level of paper overlaps the one below it to keep rain from seeping into the cracks.
3. Build rafters across the roof and separate them with blocking. These should overhang the walls of your shed for
increased weather protection.
4. Level the ground (if necessary) and install deck piers along a grid to support the shed. The piers will allow you to
string support beams beneath the floor of the shed.
5. Nail plywood sheeting to the joists to form the floor. If necessary, use H-clips in addition to nailing the sheets into
place; these fit between two pieces of plywood and lock them together for additional structural strength.
6. String support beams lengthwise across the deck piers. This will support your floor joists, which run in the
opposite direction.
a. Which sentence should come second in the text? Write the number of the sentence below.
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b. Which sentence should come fifth in the text? Write the number of the sentence below.
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EDITING (7)
This task asks you to focus on the following three passages and answer the questions that follow. Editing tasks
require you to look carefully at word, sentence and text levels.
1. Read the sentence below and answer the questions that follow:
Due to the __(1)__ workload in our South West and Wales offices, we are seeking experienced candidates __(2)__
the following position.
a. Circle the word that best fits gap (1). pleasant increased helpful easy
b. Circle the word that best fits gap (2). and over because for
2. Circle the words that best fit the meaning of the sentences below:
Many of the world’s seabird species are in (serious / upwards) decline, and until recently, little was known about
their movements. The gardener had also restored hedges and recently planted scrubby woodland, which now has
(no / many) bullfinches living there.
3. Read carefully the text below which consists of sections relating to creating compost (in the wrong order) and
show your understanding by answering the questions that follow.
1. Add the right ingredients Fill your kitchen caddy or container with everything from vegetable and fruit peelings to
teabags, toilet roll tubes, cereal boxes and eggshells.
2. Ready for use Once your compost has turned into a crumbly, dark material, resembling thick, moist soil and gives
off an earthy, fresh aroma, you know it's ready to use.
3. Find the right site Ideally site your compost bin in a reasonably sunny site on bare soil.
4. Wait a while It takes between nine and twelve months for your compost to become ready for use, so now all you
need to do is wait and let nature do the work.
5. Fill it up Empty your kitchen caddy along with your garden waste into your compost bin.
a. Which section should come first in the text? Write the number of the section below.
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b. Which section should come fourth in the text? Write the number of the section below.
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EDITING (8)
This task asks you to focus on the following three passages and answer the questions that follow. Editing tasks
require you to look carefully at word, sentence and text levels.
1. Read the sentence below and answer the questions that follow:
It is very __(1)__ to wash your hands after you have been handling __(2)__ meat, especially chicken.
a. Circle the word that best fits gap (1). easy needed challenging important
b. Circle the word that best fits gap (2). much raw burnt red
2. Circle the words that best fit the meaning of the sentences below:
When you (observe / preserve) a red light, you must stop immediately.
She enjoyed the special (effects / affects) in the movie.
3. Read carefully the text below which consists of sentences in the wrong order and show your understanding by
answering the questions that follow.
1. Try a creamy formula in a shade that matches your skin tone.
2. For the first step, apply a moisturizer with SPF to help concealer glide on smoothly.
3. Then blend using your ring finger for the lightest touch, and don’t tug on delicate undereye areas.
4. Apply in little stripes with a pointed concealer brush.
5. Then use concealer only where you need it, like on undereye circles and blemishes.
a. Which sentence should come second in the text? Write the number of the sentence below.
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b. Which sentence should come fifth in the text? Write the number of the sentence below.
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EDITING (9)
This task asks you to focus on the following three passages and answer the questions that follow. Editing tasks
require you to look carefully at word, sentence and text levels.
1. Read the sentence below and answer the questions that follow:
No one could have __(1)__ what happened next. It was a real __(2)__.
a. Circle the word that best fits gap (1). predicted knew estimate said
b. Circle the word that best fits gap (2). mixture mess shock accident
2. Circle the words that best fit the meaning of the sentences below:
The teacher told the class to be very (specific / pacific) in their answers.
No one could (of / have) known about the secret door.
3. Read carefully the letter below which consists of sentences in the wrong order and show your understanding by
answering the questions that follow.
Dear Ms Graham,
1. In addition to this I am aware of your company’s excellent reputation and am keen to join a business like yours.
2. Your advert on the Dayjob.com website for an Estate Agent position caught my eye because I am currently looking
for such an opening.
3. I would very much welcome a personal meeting with you to discuss your needs and my ability to meet them. I look
forward to hearing from you.
4. Aside from my technical abilities, my pleasant manner and excellent communication skills will also allow me to
work well with your customers.
5. I can handle several tasks at once, am tech savvy and know how to use emails, social media and smart phones to
make buying and selling a home faster, easier, and more efficient.
Yours sincerely, Mr Roberts
a. Which sentence should come first in the text? Write the number of the sentence below.
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b. Which sentence should come second in the text? Write the number of the sentence below.
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