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CSSE Essex Style — Practice Paper 1
Instructions
You have 10 minutes of reading time followed by 30 minutes to answer.
CSSE comprehension uses LITERARY passages — read carefully for atmosphere and word choice.
Most questions are multiple choice. Three need short written answers.
For written answers, refer back to the text using a short quotation, and write in full sentences.