a sentence starter that tells the reader where something is or happens

word or words that tell the reader where a noun is

a sentence composed of a main clause and any subordinate clause

a piece of punctuation that can join two closely-related main clauses

Writing the second half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'

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In this unit, pupils learn to use persuasive devices for letter writing with increasing nuance.

In 'Persuasive Letter Writing: School Uniform', pupils learnt to use persuasive devices in letter writing to persuade the reader of the writer's position. In this unit, pupils will learn to use persuasive devices for letter writing with increasing nuance.

'Sherlock Holmes': descriptive and letter writing

What language feature is seen in the following sentence? 'As the gas lamp flickers, a light escapes from the house.'

It joins a main clause and a subordinate clause.

It separates a fronted adverbial from the rest of a sentence. 

Which of these is a purpose of a semi-colon?

After which word could the semi-colon be placed in the following sentence? 'The room is full of antiques on an ornate desk sits a pile of books.'

Watson sits by the fire in a plush armchair. 

The nauseating stench of human waste rises from the sewer. 

The river winds through the chaotic city. 

Holmes places his violin on a table and takes a seat. 

Which of these sentences could be joined by a semi-colon? 

What features are seen in the following sentence? 'Inside, Holmes sits with a sigh; by the fire, Watson takes a sip of his drink.'

On the wall a clock was ticking the scent of the fire filled the room.

On the wall there was an antique clock that was ticking quietly. 

Which of these passages could include a semi-colon? 

Gas lamps flicker while gangs of ruffians skulk.

Ruffians skulk in the darkness, waiting for their next victim.

Which of the following are complex sentences? 

In the air, the stench of human waste is suffocating. 

The stench of human waste hangs in the air. 

Which sentences start with a fronted adverbial? 

What features can be seen in the following sentence? 'On each corner, gas lamps flicker as ruffians wait in the shadows.'

What features can be seen in the following sentence? 'Below, the river snakes, winding through the vast metropolis.'

What type of complex sentence has been used to combine the following two ideas? 'On one side, dilapidated slums sit, overflowing with misery.'

Imposing buildings tower over serene streets. 

Which sentences contain a preposition phrase? 

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