Creating a TV detective character

Multiple choice English Grade 6 English 10 questions

Create a character for a TV detective

Curriculum topic

6.4.2.1understand special information in simple, short texts within a number of general and educational topics without the help of a teacher
6.5.5.1develop with support coherent arguments supported when necessary by examples and reasons for a limited range of written genres in familiar general and curricular topics

1

A character profile says: "Detective Hale is in his fifties, with grey hair and a short beard." What does this information tell the viewer?

How the detective speaks What the detective likes doing What the detective looks like Where the detective works
2

You want to show that your detective is observant. Which detail is the best example?

She lives in a big, noisy city. She notices a tiny scratch on the window. She speaks with a loud voice. She wears a long black coat.
3

Text: "Detective Rina is brave but often late. Her partner says, 'She never gives up, even when a case is difficult.'" What does the partner mean?

Rina always arrives at work on time. Rina does not like difficult cases. Rina keeps trying when things are hard. Rina prefers to work alone.