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Punctuation
Sentence Structure
Non-Fiction Writing
Fiction Writing
Vocabulary
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What punctuation mark is used between 2 main clauses that are closely related to one another?

A semi-colon ;

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What is a main clause?
A full and complete sentence. Ex: The dog jumped over the fence. (Subject, verb)
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What is non-fiction writing?
Writing that is true, real, fact-based.
200
What does fiction writing mean?
To write with imagination and creative about events and situations that are not real.
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What does the word "Myriad" mean?
Very many, a mixture, etc...
400

Correct the errors in this sentence: i used to picture a long room with pots of chocolat and fudg bubbling away on the stoves while man and women moved between the melting pots

I used to picture a long room with pots of chocolate and fudge bubbling away on the stoves, while men and women moved between the melting pots. (6 errors)

400
What 5 words can be used to make a relative clause.
who, whose, whom, which, and that. Ex: The girl, whose birthday it is, just turned 12.
400
What are the criteria used to mark your non-fiction exam? (5)
Purpose/audience, text structure, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling
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What criteria are you assessed on for the fiction writing section of the exam? (6)
Purpose/audience, text structure, sentence structure, punctuation, vocabulary and spelling
400
What does the word "intermittent" mean?
At intervals or not consistent.
600
Fix the errors in this sentence: i cant believe that the year is al most over 11 weeks to go. i have so much studying i must do before my exams
I can't believe that the year is almost over, 11 weeks to go. I have so much studying I must do before my exams. (7 errors)
600
Give me 3 words that can be used to create a compound sentence.
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so, because, etc....
600
List 4 different styles of writing that you might be asked to write in the exam? (Non-Fiction Paper) (Ex: Write a review)
Review, Comment, Advise, Persuade, Argue, Speech.
600
Explain what a simile is AND give an example.
A simile is comparing to unlike things by using the word "like" or "as" Ex: As wise as an owl.
600
What does the word "Chastise" mean?
To yell at someone for doing something wrong.
800

What punctuation mark should you use to connect a main clause with a subordinate clause?

A comma. Ex: Drinking water from the bowl, the dog was tired from his long walk.

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What is a subordinate clause?
An incomplete sentence added to a main clause to provide more information.
800
Name 4 different formats you might be asked to use in the non-fiction paper? (Ex: Letter)
Letter, e-mail, leaflet, article and speech
800

What are the two styles of writing for fiction writing?

Narrative (story) and descriptive

800

What does the word "prudent" mean?

To show care

1000
Fix the errors in this sentence: How long do we have off for summer holiday? Jenny asked. we have about 7 weeks off said claire.
"How long to we have off for summer holiday?" Jenny asked. "We have about 7 weeks off", said Claire. (7 errors)
1000
What are 3 types of sentences you need to use to accomplish the varied sentence structure criteria?
Complex, Compound and Simple
1000
Come up with 8 different persuasive techniques.
Alliteration, rhetorical question, rule of 3, emotive language, facts/statistics, opinion, personal pronoun, anecdote, etc...
1000

Anxiety

Come up with a comprehension question

Which word in lines 1–2 suggests the writer’s state of mind?

1000

What does the word "ubiquitous" mean?

Found everywhere.