Year 9
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 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?
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
Q3.
What is a compound sentence?
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)
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
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
Q7.
Are the following sentence compound, complex or simple? It is never too late to master your grammar.
complex
compound
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.
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
simple
Q10.
Are the following sentence compound, complex or simple? Your writing communicates your opinions and ideas; your thoughts matter.
complex
simple