Writing the first paragraph of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes
Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS2 English (2)
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- Q1Which of the following will we include in a persuasive paragraph of our letter to Sherlock Holmes?Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s
- Q2Which of the following is not a persuasive technique?veiled threatflatteryreasonpresumption30s
- Q3Which sentences include a persuasive technique?Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s
- Q4After which word should the colon be placed in the following sentence? 'I urgently need your help the community is feeling very unsafe.'yourcommunityneedhelp30s
- Q5Which sentence has a colon for explanation in the correct position?I am in danger if the Hound is real: it is said to kill members of my family.I am in danger if the Hound is real it is said: to kill members of my family.I am in danger if the Hound is real it is said to kill: members of my family.I am in danger if the Hound: is real it is said to kill members of my family.30s
- Q6Which persuasive technique is used in the following sentence? 'Without your help, I am concerned that the village itself will soon be deserted.'flatterypresumptionrhetorical questionveiled threat30s