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Rewording Workshop: Pick the Best Rewording

O Level · English Language 1123 · Practice · Paper 1

15 questions · 8 minutes. Cambridge marking scheme points — pick the rewording that is precise, clear, and captures the full meaning without lifting, vagueness, or added content.

15 questions · 8 minutes · instant scoring

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Identify

Section A — Core Skill

Identify and classify key grammatical concepts.

[S24 V11 — Plogging] MS Point: "makes a noticeable difference // helps solve a big problem // has a huge impact" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

[W24 V12 — Fitness App] MS Point: "shares personal information / stats whether you want it to or not / without consent" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

[W25 V11 — Everest] MS Point: "not doing it first // do not have to figure out how to do it" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

[S24 V12 — Authentic Travel] MS Point: "clean / hygienic / comfortable / relaxing hotels / guesthouses // good standard of accommodation" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

[S25 V11 — Swimming Pools] MS Point: "eco-pools can be cheaper to run // natural purification can be cheaper" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

Apply

Section B — Application

Apply rules in sentence-level contexts.

[W24 V11 — Sanctuaries] MS Point: "saving / focusing on individual animals is not a priority / not worthwhile" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

[S25 V12 — Zoo] MS Point: "popular animals are being sold to other zoos // not all animals are moving" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

[W25 V12 — Sneakers] MS Point: "sporting endorsements // contracts signed with top athletes // athletes promote / advertise them" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

[Specimen — Treehotel] MS Point: "built sustainably / environmentally friendly / built with sensitivity to wildlife" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

[S24 V11 — Plogging] MS Point: "protects / helps ecosystem / wildlife / nature" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

Challenge

Section C — Mixed Challenge

Harder questions combining multiple concepts.

[W24 V12 — Fitness App] MS Point: "makes you overtrain / not work at your own pace / run / ride too fast / too far" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

[W25 V11 — Everest] MS Point: "microplastic / waste / belongings abandoned / environmental impact" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

[S24 V12 — Authentic Travel] MS Point: "feel more confident / supported / safe" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

[W24 V11 — Sanctuaries] MS Point: "environmental impact of flying / using non eco-friendly transport to get to a sanctuary" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

[S25 V12 — Zoo] MS Point: "no public consultation / discussion" Which option is the BEST rewording of this marking scheme point?

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