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Functional Skills Qualifications Functional Skills English — Reading Flashcards
50 question-and-answer cards covering Functional Skills English — Reading as it is examined in Functional Skills Qualifications. 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the Functional Skills English — Reading deck
Sampled from the end of the deck, so these are different cards from the ones shown on the syllabus page.
List four common purposes of texts.
To inform, to instruct, to persuade, to entertain (others include to advise, to describe, to explain, to argue).
How can you tell the purpose of a text is to persuade?
It uses emotive language, opinions stated as facts, rhetorical questions, repetition and a one-sided argument to change the reader's view or actions.
What is meant by the 'intended audience' of a text?
The particular group of readers the text is written for, e.g. children, parents, experts, teenagers or the general public.
What clues help identify a text's intended audience?
The vocabulary and complexity of language, tone, content, images, and where/how the text is published or presented.
How might language differ in a text aimed at children versus adults?
A text for children uses simpler vocabulary, shorter sentences, a friendly tone and often pictures; a text for adults may use more complex language, technical terms and longer sentences.
What is emotive language and why do writers use it?
Words chosen to stir the reader's feelings (e.g. 'cruel', 'heartbreaking', 'shocking'); writers use it to influence the reader's emotions and reactions, often to persuade.
What is a rhetorical question and what effect does it have?
A question asked for effect that does not expect an answer (e.g. 'Who wouldn't want a better future?'); it makes the reader think and draws them towards the writer's viewpoint.
What is the effect of repetition in persuasive writing?
It emphasises a point and makes it more memorable, reinforcing the writer's message.
Name three presentational (layout) devices writers use for effect.
Any three of: images/photographs, colour, bold or large font, captions, headings, logos, slogans, text boxes, bullet points.
What does 'understanding vocabulary in context' mean?
Working out the meaning of an unfamiliar word from the surrounding words and the overall sense of the sentence or text.
A word like 'bank' can have several meanings. How does context help?
The surrounding words show which meaning applies (e.g. 'river bank' vs 'savings in the bank'), so context resolves words with multiple meanings.
What is meant by 'continuous prose'?
Text written in full sentences and connected paragraphs that flow on from each other, such as articles, reports, reviews and stories.
What is a 'review' as a text type and what does it do?
A piece of writing that gives an informed opinion and evaluation of something (e.g. a film, product, restaurant), describing it and judging its strengths and weaknesses for the reader.
What is the typical purpose and tone of a report?
A report informs; it presents factual information clearly and objectively, often with headings and sections, to give the reader the facts on a topic.
What are 'non-continuous texts'? Give examples.
Texts not written in flowing paragraphs but in a structured layout that is read by locating information; examples include forms, tables, charts, graphs and timetables.
How do you read information from a table?
Find the relevant row and the relevant column, then read the value in the cell where they meet.
How do you find a departure or arrival time on a transport timetable?
Locate the correct service/column and the correct stop/row, then read the time where they intersect.
What is the purpose of a form, and what should a reader do before completing one?
A form collects specific information from the reader; before completing it, read all instructions and questions carefully so each section is filled in correctly and accurately.
What characterises an instructional text? Give two examples.
It tells the reader how to do something, usually in clear ordered steps using imperative (command) verbs; examples include recipes and assembly/user instructions.
Why are instructional texts often written as numbered steps with imperative verbs?
Numbered steps show the correct order to follow, and imperative verbs (e.g. 'cut', 'press') give clear direct commands so the task is done correctly and safely.
What features help you read a digital text such as a web page?
Hyperlinks, menus/navigation bars, search boxes, tabs, headings, images and buttons that let you locate and move to information.
What information should you check in an email to understand it?
The sender, the recipient, the subject line, the date, the main message/body and any attachments or requested actions.
What is the purpose of a notice, and where might you see one?
A notice gives a short, clear piece of information, instruction or warning to the public; seen on noticeboards, in workplaces, shops, stations or public spaces.
List three persuasive techniques commonly found in advertisements and leaflets.
Any three of: emotive language, exaggeration/hyperbole, rhetorical questions, slogans, statistics or 'facts', endorsements/testimonials, special offers, repetition, eye-catching images and imperative verbs (e.g. 'Buy now').
What this deck covers
The Functional Skills English — Reading deck follows the Functional Skills Qualifications Functional Skills English — Reading syllabus — 4 chapters and 17 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 12.5 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 144 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
Functional Skills English — Reading flashcards FAQ
How many Functional Skills English — Reading flashcards are in this Functional Skills Qualifications deck?
50 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these Functional Skills Qualifications flashcards free?
Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 50-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the Functional Skills English — Reading cards cover?
They follow the Functional Skills Qualifications Functional Skills English — Reading syllabus — 4 chapters and 17 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.