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Precise reporting verbs

10th grade (Year 11 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.9-10.6, RI.9-10.6 · England: GCSE English Language Paper 2 Q4, SAT Reading and Writing (Text Structure and Purpose), A-level English

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  1. Question 1

    Is the proposed answer correct? The author questions whether a popular belief is true. → summarises

    • A. yes, it is correct
    • B. no, it is not correct

  2. Question 2

    Which verb most precisely describes what the author does? The author describes something as more important or bigger than it really is.

    • A. understates
    • B. analyses
    • C. concedes
    • D. exaggerates

Beavers Come Home

Four hundred years after they were hunted to extinction in Britain, beavers are back. Small populations now live wild in parts of Scotland and England, and several other European countries have reintroduced them too. Ecologists describe beavers as "ecosystem engineers". By building dams, they create ponds and wetlands that slow the flow of water, trap sediment and provide homes for insects, amphibians and birds. In one Devon study, the amount of water flowing downstream during heavy rain was noticeably lower below beaver dams than above them, suggesting that dams can help reduce flooding. Not everyone is delighted. Some farmers report flooded fields and felled trees, and they worry about the cost. Their concerns are real, and schemes in some areas now compensate landowners or move beavers whose dams cause serious damage. Supporters argue that the benefits outweigh the costs. Wetlands created by beavers can store water during droughts, improve water quality and attract visitors. Yet researchers caution that results vary from river to river, and long-term data are still limited. What is clear is that the return of beavers forces us to ask a broader question: how much room are we willing to make for wild animals in a crowded country?

  1. Question 3

    Read "Beavers Come Home". Which verb best describes what researchers do in paragraph 4?

    • A. caution
    • B. exaggerate
    • C. refute
    • D. celebrate

  1. Question 4

    Is the proposed answer correct? The author proves that a claim is wrong, using evidence. → refutes

    • A. yes, it is correct
    • B. no, it is not correct

  2. Question 5

    Which verb most precisely describes what the author does? The author rejects an idea as not worth serious attention.

    • A. investigates
    • B. dismisses
    • C. considers
    • D. supports

Beavers Come Home

Four hundred years after they were hunted to extinction in Britain, beavers are back. Small populations now live wild in parts of Scotland and England, and several other European countries have reintroduced them too. Ecologists describe beavers as "ecosystem engineers". By building dams, they create ponds and wetlands that slow the flow of water, trap sediment and provide homes for insects, amphibians and birds. In one Devon study, the amount of water flowing downstream during heavy rain was noticeably lower below beaver dams than above them, suggesting that dams can help reduce flooding. Not everyone is delighted. Some farmers report flooded fields and felled trees, and they worry about the cost. Their concerns are real, and schemes in some areas now compensate landowners or move beavers whose dams cause serious damage. Supporters argue that the benefits outweigh the costs. Wetlands created by beavers can store water during droughts, improve water quality and attract visitors. Yet researchers caution that results vary from river to river, and long-term data are still limited. What is clear is that the return of beavers forces us to ask a broader question: how much room are we willing to make for wild animals in a crowded country?

  1. Question 6

    Read "Beavers Come Home". Which verb best describes what researchers do in paragraph 4?

    • A. caution
    • B. refute
    • C. celebrate
    • D. exaggerate

  1. Question 7

    Is the proposed answer correct? The author describes something as more important or bigger than it really is. → exaggerates

    • A. yes, it is correct
    • B. no, it is not correct

  2. Question 8

    Which verb most precisely describes what the author does? The author describes something as more important or bigger than it really is.

    • A. understates
    • B. concedes
    • C. analyses
    • D. exaggerates

Beavers Come Home

Four hundred years after they were hunted to extinction in Britain, beavers are back. Small populations now live wild in parts of Scotland and England, and several other European countries have reintroduced them too. Ecologists describe beavers as "ecosystem engineers". By building dams, they create ponds and wetlands that slow the flow of water, trap sediment and provide homes for insects, amphibians and birds. In one Devon study, the amount of water flowing downstream during heavy rain was noticeably lower below beaver dams than above them, suggesting that dams can help reduce flooding. Not everyone is delighted. Some farmers report flooded fields and felled trees, and they worry about the cost. Their concerns are real, and schemes in some areas now compensate landowners or move beavers whose dams cause serious damage. Supporters argue that the benefits outweigh the costs. Wetlands created by beavers can store water during droughts, improve water quality and attract visitors. Yet researchers caution that results vary from river to river, and long-term data are still limited. What is clear is that the return of beavers forces us to ask a broader question: how much room are we willing to make for wild animals in a crowded country?

  1. Question 9

    Read "Beavers Come Home". Which verb best describes what researchers do in paragraph 4?

    • A. caution
    • B. exaggerate
    • C. celebrate
    • D. refute

  1. Question 10

    Is the proposed answer correct? The author officially supports a plan or product. → doubts

    • A. yes, it is correct
    • B. no, it is not correct

  2. Question 11

    Which verb most precisely describes what the author does? The author rejects an idea as not worth serious attention.

    • A. investigates
    • B. supports
    • C. dismisses
    • D. considers

Beavers Come Home

Four hundred years after they were hunted to extinction in Britain, beavers are back. Small populations now live wild in parts of Scotland and England, and several other European countries have reintroduced them too. Ecologists describe beavers as "ecosystem engineers". By building dams, they create ponds and wetlands that slow the flow of water, trap sediment and provide homes for insects, amphibians and birds. In one Devon study, the amount of water flowing downstream during heavy rain was noticeably lower below beaver dams than above them, suggesting that dams can help reduce flooding. Not everyone is delighted. Some farmers report flooded fields and felled trees, and they worry about the cost. Their concerns are real, and schemes in some areas now compensate landowners or move beavers whose dams cause serious damage. Supporters argue that the benefits outweigh the costs. Wetlands created by beavers can store water during droughts, improve water quality and attract visitors. Yet researchers caution that results vary from river to river, and long-term data are still limited. What is clear is that the return of beavers forces us to ask a broader question: how much room are we willing to make for wild animals in a crowded country?

  1. Question 12

    Read "Beavers Come Home". Which verb best describes what researchers do in paragraph 4?

    • A. refute
    • B. caution
    • C. celebrate
    • D. exaggerate

  1. Question 13

    Is the proposed answer correct? The author repeats and agrees with an earlier writer's idea. → mocks

    • A. yes, it is correct
    • B. no, it is not correct

  2. Question 14

    Which verb most precisely describes what the author does? The author guesses about a possible cause without firm evidence.

    • A. refutes
    • B. demonstrates
    • C. speculates
    • D. concedes

Beavers Come Home

Four hundred years after they were hunted to extinction in Britain, beavers are back. Small populations now live wild in parts of Scotland and England, and several other European countries have reintroduced them too. Ecologists describe beavers as "ecosystem engineers". By building dams, they create ponds and wetlands that slow the flow of water, trap sediment and provide homes for insects, amphibians and birds. In one Devon study, the amount of water flowing downstream during heavy rain was noticeably lower below beaver dams than above them, suggesting that dams can help reduce flooding. Not everyone is delighted. Some farmers report flooded fields and felled trees, and they worry about the cost. Their concerns are real, and schemes in some areas now compensate landowners or move beavers whose dams cause serious damage. Supporters argue that the benefits outweigh the costs. Wetlands created by beavers can store water during droughts, improve water quality and attract visitors. Yet researchers caution that results vary from river to river, and long-term data are still limited. What is clear is that the return of beavers forces us to ask a broader question: how much room are we willing to make for wild animals in a crowded country?

  1. Question 15

    Read "Beavers Come Home". Which verb best describes what researchers do in paragraph 4?

    • A. refute
    • B. celebrate
    • C. exaggerate
    • D. caution

  1. Question 16

    Is the proposed answer correct? The author questions whether a popular belief is true. → celebrates

    • A. yes, it is correct
    • B. no, it is not correct

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Answer key: Precise reporting verbs

  1. 1. B. no, it is not correct

  2. 2. D. exaggerates

  3. 3. A. caution

  4. 4. A. yes, it is correct

  5. 5. B. dismisses

  6. 6. A. caution

  7. 7. A. yes, it is correct

  8. 8. D. exaggerates

  9. 9. A. caution

  10. 10. B. no, it is not correct

  11. 11. C. dismisses

  12. 12. B. caution

  13. 13. B. no, it is not correct

  14. 14. C. speculates

  15. 15. D. caution

  16. 16. B. no, it is not correct