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Entry 3 Reading Skills Challenge

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  • Which word connects two opposite ideas? and or but?
    but
  • The leaflet provides 'comprehensive' information about all local events. It is very detailed and complete. What does 'comprehensive' mean?
    Complete / detailed / full
  • Put these words in alphabetical order: receipt, recipe, receive, recent, recommend
    receipt receive recent recipe recommend
  • SALE! 50% OFF! Why are the letters big and in capitals?
    To get your attention.
  • Put these words in alphabetical order: apply, appeal, add, adequate, adjacent
    add, adequate, adjacent, appeal, apply
  • Please buy: milk, bread, and eggs. What are the commas (,) used for?
    To make a list.
  • Ingredients: Flour (200g), Sugar (150g), Eggs (3), Butter (100g). How much sugar do you need?
    150g
  • What is a fact?
    Something that is true / can be proved.
  • ''Head over to Market Street this Saturday! 50% off all winter coats. One day only. Don't miss out!'' What is the main purpose of this text?
    To persuade / To advertise a sale.
  • It was raining, ___ I took my umbrella. Which word fits? because, or, or so?
    so
  • Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to complain about the cold food I was served at your restaurant on 15th November... What is the main idea of this letter?
    To complain about cold food.
  • The new cafe is 'perpetually' busy. It is always full of people, day and night. What does 'perpetually' mean?
    Always / constantly / non-stop
  • Is this a fact or an opinion? ''The new art gallery is the best building in the city.''
    Opinion (because of "best")
  • When you read a text quickly to find a name, number, or date, is it called 'skimming' or 'scanning'?
    Scanning
  • The surgery is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. It is closed at weekends. True or False: You can see a doctor on Saturday.
    False
  • The journey was terrible. The train was delayed, it was crowded, and my seat was broken. What does ''terrible'' mean?
    Very bad
  • What does she'll mean?
    she will
  • What does ''it's'' mean?
    it is (or it has)