Year 7
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn how to use punctuation when writing lists. We will then apply that knowledge in a short piece of creative writing.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which word below is a subordinate conjunction?
house
out
the
Q2.
Complete the rule: If the part that starts with even though, because or whenever is at the start of the sentence, it is followed by a ...
colon
exclamation mark
full-stop
Q3.
Choose the correct sentence.
Because I didn't wake up on time I'm going to be late.
Even though it rained yesterday it was still very warm.
I want to play outside, whenever it is warm.
Q4.
Can you start a sentence with because?
no
Q5.
Why do we need subordinate clauses?
To make writing easier.
To make writing more complicated.
We don't need them.
5 Questions
Q1.
Why do we write lists?
To make people laugh.
To say goodbye.
To say hello.
Q2.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
The car was clean shiny and new
The car was clean, shiny, and new.
The car, was clean shiny and, new.
Q3.
How do you know when to include a comma in a list?
A comma should be included between every word in the list.
A comma should not be included in a list.
A comma should only be used at the end of the sentence.
Q4.
'The tree was tall and crooked.' Does this sentence need a comma?
Yes
Q5.
Which of the following sentences is incorrect?
Cats are funny quick furry and small.
Horses are, brown, fast, intelligent, and big.
Pandas are black, white friendly and, interesting.