Reading Comprehension - The Case of The Missing Relic
Reading Comprehension - The Case of The Missing Relic
Reading Comprehension - The Case of The Missing Relic
Reading Comprehension
1. Find three examples of figurative language. Name the figure of speech the writer uses and
comment on what effect you think he is trying to achieve.
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Preparatory 1 – Reading and Vocabulary
2. How do you think Inspector Graham is feeling? Find three short quotations from the text to support
your answer.
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Vocabulary
(i) His face had turned as white as a sheet. It was obvious he was feeling _____________.
(iv) I don’t think anyone’s cleaned this room in years. It’s ___________.
(v) Thinking about all the stray animals with no home makes me feel ____________.