What is...?
What is a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
What is the main clause in this sentence?
I like to drink coffee because it’s delicious.
I like to drink coffee
What is the pronoun/s in this sentence?
She gave him a piano lesson.
She and him.
Is this sentence punctuated correctly? If no, what is missing?
"I am so tired," said Sam.
Yes, this sentence is punctuated correctly.
What are the correct they're/their/there for these sentences:
Do you think ____________ hiding?
The cold wind made ___________ teeth chatter.
Could they be in _________?
they're
their
there
What is a main clause?
A main clause is a group of words that contains a verb and a subject which makes complete sense on its own. Main clauses could also be called simple sentences.
What is the main clause in this sentence?
At 9 o’clock in the evening, the party was in full swing.
The party was in full swing.
Is this sentence correct?
Me and Danielle worked at the computer.
No, it should be - Danielle and I worked at the computer.
Is this sentence punctuated correctly? If no, how do you make it correct?
‘You’re right’ agreed Sally.
No - a comma is needed after 'right'.
‘You’re right,’ agreed Sally.
List five proper nouns.
Answer - any capitalised nouns used to name a place, a person or the title of something.
What is a subordinate clause?
A subordinate clause is a group of words that is dependent on the main clause because it doesn’t make sense on its own. When added to a main clause, it is called a complex sentence.
What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
The principal took over the assembly and explained the new school rules.
And explained the new school rules.
What are the pronouns in this sentence? (there are five)
They bought a tent for themselves. It came with free sleeping bags. Bob gave his to someone else because he already had one.
Is this sentence punctuated correctly? If no, how do you make it correct?
“That’s all the money I have, explained Frank.
No - a speech mark is needed after the comma
“That’s all the money I have," explained Frank.
List five modal verbs.
Examples may include - might, will, may, should, would, could, would, ought, must, shall, can.
What is point of view?
A point of view is the vantage point from which a story is told.
What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
The little boy cried in pain when he told the teacher he fell off the playground.
When he told the teacher he fell off the playground.
How would you correct this sentence?
Sara played Scrabble even though Sara doesn’t really like Scrabble.
Sara played Scrabble even though she doesn’t really like it.
Is this sentence punctuated correctly? If no, how do you make it correct?
“What a beautiful day it is!" rejoiced Sheila. "I can’t wait to go to the beach.”
Yes, this sentence is punctuated correctly.
What does this idiom mean?
'Don't get your knickers in a twist!'
What is colloquial language?
Colloquial language is a more casual, informal and conversational form of communication.
What is the main clause in this sentence?
The teacher, who was strict, shouted at the class.
The teacher shouted at the class.
How would you correct this sentence?
When the Collins arrived, the Collins realised that the suitcase was not the Collins suitcase.
When the Collins arrived, they realised that the suitcase was not their suitcase.
Is this sentence punctuated correctly? If no, how do you make it correct?
‘I’m light and quiet’ said the smallest Billy Goat Gruff, ‘so I’ll go first’.
No - a comma is needed after quiet and the full stop needs to go inside the speech marks.
‘I’m light and quiet,’ said the smallest Billy Goat Gruff, ‘so I’ll go first.’
Put these words in alphabetical order:
Respect, Values, Macarthur, Resilience, Attitude, Responsibility
Attitude, Macarthur, Resilience, Respect, Responsibility, Values