Technique for jumbled sentences
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Technique for jumbled sentences
I am hoping that jumbled sentences will not appear in the Bucks exam this year.
What is the best way to tackle it, quickly try to make a sentence in your head, or to root out the word that seems most unlikely to fit in the sentence?
What is the best way to tackle it, quickly try to make a sentence in your head, or to root out the word that seems most unlikely to fit in the sentence?
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Re: Technique for jumbled sentences
Personally, I find these one of the most difficult puzzles; but then I'm not 11, and I'm quite amazed that these youngsters can do so well.
I like the way this type of puzzle tests ability - as best I can determine - because of the way English sentences can be restructured in many ways. However, some grammatical rules will generally apply and might help.
I like the way this type of puzzle tests ability - as best I can determine - because of the way English sentences can be restructured in many ways. However, some grammatical rules will generally apply and might help.
Re: Technique for jumbled sentences
Thank you windowglass. DS2 is getting a bit better at them, 2 weeks and then this will all be over!