Year 9

Grammar for writing: sentence construction

Year 9

Grammar for writing: sentence construction

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Key learning points

  1. This lesson will revise some core grammar rules, focusing on sentence construction, fluency and accuracy. In this unit, we will write with a focus on expressing and articulating ideas as clearly and effectively as possible.

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10 Questions

Q1.
What should all sentences start with?
Correct answer: capital letter
direct object
preposition
subject
Q2.
What is the subject of a sentence?
the action being completed
the main character
who or what the action is done to
Correct answer: who or what the sentence is about
Q3.
What is a compound sentence?
Correct answer: contain more than one main clause and they are joined by a conjunction (or semicolon)
contains at least one subordinate clause
contains one main clause
doesn't contain a main clause and can't stand alone as a complete thought
Q4.
What is a complex sentence?
contain more than one main clause and they are joined by a conjunction (or semicolon)
Correct answer: contains at least one subordinate clause
contains one main clause
doesn't contain a main clause and can't stand alone as a complete thought
Q5.
What is a simple sentence?
contain more than one main clause and they are joined by a conjunction (or semicolon)
contains at least one subordinate clause
Correct answer: contains one main clause
doesn't contain a main clause and can't stand alone as a complete thought
Q6.
What is a fragment?
contain more than one main clause and they are joined by a conjunction (or semicolon)
contains at least one subordinate clause
contains one main clause
Correct answer: doesn't contain a main clause and can't stand alone as a complete thought
Q7.
Are the following sentence compound, complex or simple? It is never too late to master your grammar.
complex
compound
Correct answer: simple
Q8.
Are the following sentence compound, complex or simple? Because it improves the clarity and quality of your writing, you should use a variety of sentence structures where you can.
Correct answer: complex
compound
simple
Q9.
Are the following sentence compound, complex or simple? Deliberate practice and recall of core knowledge will help you to write more accurately so you should make a start now!
complex
Correct answer: compound
simple
Q10.
Are the following sentence compound, complex or simple? Your writing communicates your opinions and ideas; your thoughts matter.
complex
Correct answer: compound
simple