Paper 1: Inference and Tone

Build confidence with using textual clues to interpret attitude. Strengthen modal verbs and certainty through the Delayed Train reading task, then apply your learning in writing: Write a short review that uses an appropriate, controlled tone.

Using textual clues to interpret attitude

Vocabulary

Grammar

Reading

Writing

Listening

Consolidation

Word Cards

sarcasticTap to flip

using irony to mock or criticise

Use “sarcastic” accurately when explaining your ideas.

implyTap to flip

to suggest without stating directly

Use “imply” accurately when explaining your ideas.

attitudeTap to flip

a writer’s feeling or opinion about a topic

Use “attitude” accurately when explaining your ideas.

contrastTap to flip

a difference used for emphasis

Use “contrast” accurately when explaining your ideas.

justifyTap to flip

to give reasons that support a choice

In a Youth and wellbeing task, use justify when you identify tone, evidence and implication.

nuanceTap to flip

a small but important difference in meaning

In a Youth and wellbeing task, use nuance when you identify tone, evidence and implication.

coherentTap to flip

logical and easy to follow

In a Youth and wellbeing task, use coherent when you identify tone, evidence and implication.

implicationTap to flip

an idea suggested rather than directly stated

In a Youth and wellbeing task, use implication when you identify tone, evidence and implication.

Matching Game

Click a word, then click its matching definition.