A sentence containing only a single clause with a subject and verb.

A sentence containing two independent clauses linked by a conjunction.

A sentence with a combination of a main clause and a subordinate clause.

A clause in a sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It complements a main clause.

A word used to connect clauses or sentences.

Descriptive writing: crafting sentence structures to create specific effects

English

In 'Fiction: Science Fiction', pupils identify and comment on recurring images and symbolism in texts. In 'Fiction: Books that Changed my World', pupils explore multiple interpretations of an author's language choices.

In 'Fiction: Read Around the World', pupils identify and comment on a range of language devices in extracts from texts. In 'Fiction: Science Fiction Writing', pupils identify and comment on recurring images and symbolism in texts.

Fiction: science fiction writing

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

If a piece of description includes references to the five senses it is known as {{}} imagery.

Which senses have been used in this example of sensory imagery? 'The gentle rustle of leaves in the breeze created a soothing melody as I savoured the rich taste of hot cocoa.'

A sentence that contains a main clause and a subordinate clause is known as a {{}} sentence.

Which of the below are examples of subordinate conjunctions?

'The volcano was enormous. As it cast its colossal peak upwards, the clouds seem to cower in fear.' What sentence types have been used here?

you don't need to replace 'the' with anything

Which of the below would be suitable alternatives to begin a descriptive sentence instead of the word 'the'?

The story 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth' is an example of what genre?

Who wrote 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth'?

Match the example sentence with the sentence type.

A word used to connect clauses or sentences

A word used to separate clauses or sentences

A word used to show a close relationship between clauses or sentences

A word used to show synonyms for clauses or sentences

Which of these is the correct definition of the word 'conjunction'?

A sentence containing two independent clauses linked by a conjunction

A sentence containing only a single clause with a subject and verb

A sentence with a combination of a main clause and a subordinate clause

A sentence that conveys facts and information

Which of the below is the correct definition for a compound sentence?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz