Idea vs Detail Sentences
Sentence Connectors
Punctuation
100

What is the difference between an idea sentence and a detail sentence?

An idea sentence introduces the main point of a paragraph. A detail sentence supports or develops that point with information, facts, examples, statistics or explanations.

100

Which connector adds information: however, furthermore, or although?

Furthermore.

100

Which punctuation mark shows possession, such as "the dog's bone"?

An apostrophe.

200

Identify the idea sentence:
A) Exercise improves your health.
B) For example, walking can strengthen your heart.

A) Exercise improves your health.

200

Complete the sentence with a connector showing contrast: "The weather was cold; ________, the students continued playing."

However.

200

Correct the capitalisation: "the maori people live in new zealand."

The Māori people live in New Zealand.

300

Speak an idea sentence about your favourite animal and a detail sentence that supports it.

Example: Idea — Dolphins are intelligent animals. Detail — For example, dolphins can communicate using sounds and work together in groups.

300

Identify the connector type in each sentence: A) The match was cancelled because it rained. B) It rained heavily; consequently, the field flooded. C) For example, some birds migrate thousands of kilometres.

A) Reason. B) Result. C) Example.

300

Correct the punctuation: "The haka a traditional Māori dance is performed before rugby matches."

The haka, a traditional Māori dance, is performed before rugby matches.