additional information that is added to a sentence; if it is removed, the sentence still makes sense

a punctuation mark used to add extra, factual information in a clause

punctuation used to demarcate a relative clause

a type of subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun

how a text flows to maintain the interest of the reader and achieve text purpose

Generating ideas for parenthesis in a non-chronological report about pandas

English

In this unit, pupils use extensive research from a range of sources as another technique to strengthen writer's credibility.

In 'Wild Cats: Non-Chronological Report', pupils were introduced to using the passive voice to maintain writer's credibility. In this unit, pupils will use extensive research from a range of sources as another technique to strengthen writer's credibility.

Pandas or Antarctic animals: non-chronological report

Bamboo, which is native to China, is a fast-growing plant. 

Bamboo is a fast-growing plant found in China. 

Pandas' fur which is black and white, has several functions. 

Pandas' fur, which is black and white has several functions. 

Pandas' fur, which is black and white, has several functions. 

Which sentence has the parenthesis punctuated correctly with commas?

The panda, a type of bear, is native to China. 

The panda, which is a type of bear, is native to China. 

The panda, an animal native to China, is a type of bear. 

Which of these sentences contains a relative clause as the parenthesis? 

Bamboo stems, which are thick and woody, are hard to digest. 

Bamboo stems are thick and woody and they are hard to digest. 

Bamboo stems which are thick and woody, are hard to digest. 

Which of these sentences combines these two facts correctly using parenthesis? Bamboo stems are thick and woody. They are hard to digest. 

Pandas (unlike any other bear have) a useful 'thumb'. 

Pandas unlike (any other bear) have a useful 'thumb'. 

Pandas (unlike any other bear) have a useful 'thumb'. 

Which sentence uses brackets correctly for parenthesis? 

Bamboo can grow to great (heights up to 45 metres). 

Bamboo can grow to great heights (up to 45 metres). 

Bamboo can grow to great (heights up to 45 metres. 

Which sentence uses brackets correctly to combine these facts? Bamboo can grow to great heights. These heights can reach 45 metres. 

The basking shark is rarely seen in winter in the UK. 

The basking shark has over 1,000 sharp teeth. 

Some basking sharks migrate while others do not. 

The basking shark is an endangered species. 

Which of the following is a statistic about basking sharks?

Roads and railways criss-cross the pandas' habitat. 

The panda population has risen to around 1,800. 

A vast Giant Panda National Park was opened in 2020. 

Pandas are sometimes accidentally killed by traps. 

Which of the following sentences show that the situation for pandas is improving? 

Which of the following are appropriate expanded noun phrases to replace 'bamboo' in a non-chronological report? 

Match the nouns and adjectives to make word pairs to describe these features of pandas. 

Match the nouns and adjectives to make word pairs to describe these features of pandas' diet and habitat. 

Match the nouns and adjectives to make word pairs to describe these pieces of subject-specific vocabulary. 

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