Question 1

Why would someone write to an Agony Aunt?

Accepted Answer

because they would like advice

Answer

because they disagree with something that was written in the newspaper

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because they want a new job

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because they are bored

Question 2

In agony aunt columns, many MODAL VERBS are used. Which is NOT a modal verb?

Accepted Answer

go

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should

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may

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can

Question 3

Which feature belongs to which text type?

Question 4

A letter to the editor must be as ..... as possible

Accepted Answer

short

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long

Question 5

Newspaper article: put the structure in the correct order

Question 6

What do we call the introduction / summary in bold at the start of a newspaper article?

Accepted Answer

lead

Question 7

What is wrong in the following sentence in a newspaper article?
7 people injured in a car accident.

Accepted Answer

7

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people

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accident

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injured

Question 8

An Agony Aunt usually uses imperative sentences. What is an example of an imperative?

Accepted Answer

Have a chat with your boyfriend and explain how you feel.

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You could talk to your parents about a TV on your room.

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I am 16 years old and I want to leave school this year

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You should worry about doing well at school and not about what others say about you

Question 9

What is the first word of the lead of this news article?

Accepted Answer

India's

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Tauktae

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Ninety

Answer

rescue

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