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Editing the second half of a non-chronological report about anglerfish

English

In this unit, pupils will write one paragraph per subheading. In 'Anglo-Saxons', pupils will write two paragraphs under one subheading.

in 'How Bees Make Honey', pupils learnt how to use causal conjunctions to explain how features of the bee are used. In this unit, pupils will expand on their explanatory points over multiple sentences.

Anglerfish: non-chronological report

What is the adjective in this sentence? 'Some of these remarkable creatures are found below sea level.'

Which conjunction fits this sentence in the conclusion of a non-chronological report? 'Visit your local library, __________ use the internet.'

Which conjunction fits this sentence? 'Interestingly, the anglerfish diet is carnivorous __________ it consumes small sea animals.'

What is the correct verb form in this sentence? 'There are over two hundred different anglerfish species that __________ in all oceanic habitats.'

What is the correct verb form in this sentence? 'Interestingly, the anglerfish diet __________ carnivorous.'

As a consequence, the anglerfish is able to eat large prey.

Interestingly, the anglerfish's diet is carnivorous.

In conclusion, the anglerfish is a remarkable creature.

Match the fronted adverbial to the example.

The Anglerfish is known for its Bioluminescent lure dangling from its head.

the anglerfish is known for its bioluminescent lure dangling from its head

The anglerfish is known for its bioluminescent lure dangling from its head.

The anglerfish, is known for its bioluminescent lure, dangling from its head.

Which sentence is accurately punctuated with capital letters and full stops?

The anglerfish has sharp teeth, an expandable stomach and a bioluminescent lure.

The anglerfish has sharp teeth an expandable stomach, and a bioluminescent lure.

The anglerfish has sharp teeth, an expandable stomach, and a bioluminescent lure

Which sentence is accurately punctuated with commas?

Which pair of adjectives would best fit this sentence? The __________, __________ lure that hangs from its head distinguishes the anglerfish in the dark depths of the ocean.

Match the adjectives to the respective body parts of an anglerfish.

What type of clause is this? 'which belongs to a wide variety of species'

which primarily feeds on small fish and crustaceans

What is the relative clause that fits this relative complex sentence? 'The anglerfish, __________, possesses a bioluminescent lure to attract prey in its dark habitat.'

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