a person's opinion or point of view

Which here are examples of homophones?

Allowed/aloud, ball/bawl, bean/been, cereal/serial, knot/not, seam/seem

An indirect comparison between 2 things with something in common

What is the SIMILE here?

the billions of stars lay on it like diamonds on velvet., The solution was as clear as mud.

Which sentences use apostrophes correctly?

It’s my 12th birthday soon!, My business’ new brand is out today.

A "subordinate" clause" …

gives extra information but does not make sense on its own.

Identify which of the rules below are true when we consider apostrophes.

We use apostrophes when we contract / abbreviate two words into one., We use apostrophes when we show possession.

What is an averbial phrase?

A phrase built around an adverb.

Complete the following sentence: A simple sentence…

has a verb, subject and usually has an object.

Words that have the opposite meaning.

Identify the compound sentences.

Mum cleaned and everyone groaned., Do you want to play a board game or do you prefer watching a film?, My family went for a walk yesterday but they argued constantly.

A "relative" clause is…

is a subordinate clause introduced by a relative pronoun EG who/ which

Identify the sentence which IS NOT a complex sentence.

Do you want strawberry jam or would you prefer cherry jam?

A noun is a type of word…

that gives identity to a person, place or thing

The Autobiography, novella, play, legend, novel, myth & poetry are all examples of narrative forms. What is a form?

The structure of a piece of writing.

What is a prepositional phrase?

A group of words containing a preposition.

What is Iambic Pentameter?

Is a line of verse with 5 metrical feet. Contains 1 short & 1 long syllable

A "main clause" is…

A clause that has a subject and verb; it makes sense on its own.

Modal verbs shows certainty or possibility. Which list are examples of modal verbs.

Can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must

Tick the option which lists examples of conjunctions

For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so, after, however, because, until, while/when

Identify the examples of adverbial phrases.

Very quickly, to visit my friend, in a while

Which list below contains verbs?

Whispered, shook, ran, grumbled

“It’s” and “its”. Tick the true statements:

“It’s” is a contraction of “it is” or “it has”., “Its” shows possession

Identify TWO true statements about repetition.

The action of repeating something that has already been said or written., The recurrence of an action or event.

What is an ONOMATOPOEIA?

words which sound like the sounds they refer to e.g. crash, bang

When the audience knows more than the characters

A verb is a type of word…

used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.

In Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare explores themes including of love, fate & honour. What do we mean by “themes”?

The subject or idea explored in a piece of writing.

An example of a flashback is when Scrooge is taken...

Back to the past by the Ghost of Christmas past.

Identify the sentences that use colons correctly.

I can’t wait for tomorrow: it’s the weekend!, Reading: a journey into new, magical worlds.

When you are asked to look at structure, what should you be focusing on?

how it's constructed and put together

What is the definition of ALLITERATION?

The repetition of one or more initial letters.

Identify the true statements about hyephens.

Hyphens are used to add a prefix, Hyphens can join two words together

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1
What is a viewpoint?
a person's opinion or point of view
The structure of a piece of writing.
A type of poem.
The subject or idea explored in a piece of writing.
2
When you are asked to look at language, what should you be focusing on?
words and phrases
how it's constructed and put together
3
Which here are examples of homophones?
about, above, around, beside, between, near, before, during, since
Left, bark, pen, book, kind, match, pound, spring, rose
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so, after, however, because, until, while/when
Allowed/aloud, ball/bawl, bean/been, cereal/serial, knot/not, seam/seem
4
When writing to describe, which senses can you use?
All the options
sight, sound, smell
Taste and touch
5
What is a METAPHOR?
A technique giving human characteristics to something that is not human
A direct comparison of 1 thing with another using the words "as" or "like"
An indirect comparison between 2 things with something in common
A technique used in a scene or section of text detailing past events.
6
What is the SIMILE here?
the billions of stars lay on it like diamonds on velvet.
Lyra walked towards the sun.
The circus of light was a magnet.
The solution was as clear as mud.
7
Which sentences use apostrophes correctly?
It’s my 12th birthday soon!
All the options
My business’ new brand is out today.
Dads mess is everywhere.
8
A "subordinate" clause" …
is a subordinate clause introduced by a relative pronoun EG who/ which
gives extra information but does not make sense on its own.
is a clause that has a subject and verb; it makes sense on its own.
9
True or False: Announced, expressed, exclaimed, uttered, whispered & pronounced are all synonyms of the word “said”.
FALSE!
TRUE!
10
Identify which of the rules below are true when we consider apostrophes.
We use apostrophes when we contract / abbreviate two words into one.
We use apostrophes when we show possession.
We use apostrophes when we make a word a plural.
11
What is an averbial phrase?
A phrase built around an adverb.
A group of words containing a preposition.
A group of words built around a noun.
12
Complete the following sentence: A simple sentence…
has a verb, subject and usually has an object.
has a subject and object only.
has a subject.
has a verb.
13
Can punctuation be used for emphasis?
No!
Yes!
14
Antonyms are…
Words that have the opposite meaning.
Words that have the same or similar meaning.
15
What is the noun in this sentence: To the north lay the frozen sea,
Lay
Frozen
Sea
North
16
True or False: Colons can be used to introduce a list or an explanation.
False!
True!
17
Identify the compound sentences.
Mum cleaned and everyone groaned.
Mum cleaned while everyone else sat doing nothing.
Do you want to play a board game or do you prefer watching a film?
My family went for a walk yesterday but they argued constantly.
18
A "relative" clause is…
is a subordinate clause introduced by a relative pronoun EG who/ which
gives extra information but does not make sense on its own.
A clause that has a subject and verb; it makes sense on its own.
19
Identify the sentence which IS NOT a complex sentence.
No one is to touch the cake until after dinner.
Do you want strawberry jam or would you prefer cherry jam?
Before we ice the cake, we have to let it cool.
Take the cake out of the oven when the timer goes off.
20
A noun is a type of word…
that adds detail to a noun
that adds details to verbs.
that gives identity to a person, place or thing
used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
21
What is the adjective in this sentence: To the north lay the frozen sea,
Lay
Sea
North
Frozen
22
The Autobiography, novella, play, legend, novel, myth & poetry are all examples of narrative forms. What is a form?
a person's opinion or point of view
A type of poem.
The structure of a piece of writing.
The subject or idea explored in a piece of writing.
23
What is a prepositional phrase?
A group of words built around a noun.
A phrase built around an adverb.
A group of words containing a preposition.
24
Identify the tone here “I hate doing homework! Why do we have it anyway? It is not fair!”
Nostalgic, respectful, whimsical.
Tense suspenseful, foreboding.
Cheerful, optimistic, enthusiastic
Angry, complacent, annoyed.
25
True or false: A pair of dashes adds extra information to a sentence in the same way as parenthesis.
FALSE!
TRUE!
26
True or false: Semi-colons join two clauses in a sentence. It's used instead of a conjunction.
FALSE!
TRUE!
27
What is Iambic Pentameter?
The introductory section of a play or text
Is a line of verse with 5 metrical feet. Contains 1 short & 1 long syllable
a long speech by one character in a play
A hint of an event that will take place at a later point
28
A "main clause" is…
is a subordinate clause introduced by a relative pronoun EG who/ which
gives extra information but does not make sense on its own.
A clause that has a subject and verb; it makes sense on its own.
29
Modal verbs shows certainty or possibility. Which list are examples of modal verbs.
Can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must
Quickly, quietly, steadily, carefully, gently, loudly, slowly
Give, clean, do, don't, shut, open, tidy, write, listen
30
Tick the option which lists examples of conjunctions
Allowed/aloud, ball/bawl, bean/been, cereal/serial, knot/not, seam/seem
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so, after, however, because, until, while/when
about, above, around, beside, between, near, before, during, since
Left, bark, pen, book, kind, match, pound, spring, rose
31
Identify the examples of adverbial phrases.
Very quickly, to visit my friend, in a while
On top of, In between, I went into town today
Battered piano, Honey gold sun, a smiling face
32
Which list below contains verbs?
He, she, they, it
Whispered, shook, ran, grumbled
Red, yellow, pink, green
Door, pen, ruler, pencil
33
“It’s” and “its”. Tick the true statements:
“it’s” is shows possession
“its” is a contraction of “it is” or “it has”
“It’s” is a contraction of “it is” or “it has”.
“Its” shows possession
34
Identify TWO true statements about repetition.
The action of repeating something that has already been said or written.
The recurrence of an action or event.
A technique used in a scene or section of text detailing past events.
35
What is an ONOMATOPOEIA?
Repetition of S / Z / SH sounds EG: "wisely & slow; they stumble …”
The repetition of one or more initial letters.
a combination of contradictory words e.g. bitter sweet
words which sound like the sounds they refer to e.g. crash, bang
36
Dramatic Irony is…
When the audience knows more than the characters
Word play for humour, using a word that has several meanings.
A hint of an event that will take place at a later point.
Indirect/passing reference to someone/something often biblical/literary
37
You’ve studied in Y10 - A Christmas Carol, Romeo and Juliet and A Taste of Honey. What narrative forms are they?
Novel and play
autobiography and poetry
Play and novella
legend and myth
38
A verb is a type of word…
used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
that adds details to verbs.
that gives identity to a person, place or thing
that adds detail to a noun
39
In Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare explores themes including of love, fate & honour. What do we mean by “themes”?
a person's opinion or point of view
A type of poem.
The structure of a piece of writing.
The subject or idea explored in a piece of writing.
40
True or False: You can ensure your writing is cohesive by using repetition.
false
true
41
An example of a flashback is when Scrooge is taken...
Back to his past by the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come.
Back to the past by the Ghost of Christmas past.
Is visited by Marley on Christmas Eve.
Forward to the future by the Ghost of Christmas present.
42
Contrast and juxtaposition emphasises…
similarities.
d+B59:D59ifferences.
43
Identify the sentences that use colons correctly.
I can’t wait for tomorrow: it’s the weekend!
Writing is important: because it is a way I can communicate.
My mum loves cooking: cleaning and reading.
Reading: a journey into new, magical worlds.
44
An adverb is a type of word…
that adds details to verbs.
that gives identity to a person, place or thing
used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
that adds detail to a noun
45
The character of Jo is the main character in 'A Taste of Honey'. A main character is…
the protagonist
the foil
the antagonist
46
When you are asked to look at structure, what should you be focusing on?
how it's constructed and put together
words and phrases
47
Within poetry there are different forms. Which options lists different poetic forms.
Monologue, free verse, Acrostic
Limerick, nursery rhyme, ode
All options
Sonnet, narrative poem, haiku
48
True or false: A syllable is a single unit of speech. Words can be made up of one or more syllables.
TRUE!
FALSE!
49
What is the definition of ALLITERATION?
words which sound like the sounds they refer to e.g. crash, bang
a combination of contradictory words e.g. bitter sweet
Repetition of S / Z / SH sounds EG: "wisely & slow; they stumble …”
The repetition of one or more initial letters.
50
How many syllables in a line of Iambic pentameter?
14
10
8
5
51
Identify the true statements about hyephens.
Hyphens are used to add a prefix
Hyphens cannot be used to add a prefix
Hyphens cannot join words together.
Hyphens can join two words together
52
Foreshadowing is…
When the audience knows more than the characters
A hint of an event that will take place at a later point.
Indirect/passing reference to someone/something often biblical/literary
Word play for humour, using a word that has several meanings.
53
Parenthesis are also referred to as:
Dashes
Hyphens
brackets
54
What is a conjunction?
Words that link ideas or clauses together.
2 different words spelt & pronounced the same but with 2 different meanings
Introduces or gives more to information about a noun
Two different words that are pronounced the same but spelt differently.
55
Information retrieval is
obtaining relevant information from the relevant source
is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
56
True or false: Parenthesis add extra information to a sentence.
FALSE!
TRUE!
57
Identify the examples of noun phrases.
On top of, In between, I went into town today
Very quickly, to visit my friend, in a while
Battered piano, Honey gold sun, a smiling face
58
What is the DEFINING feature of a newspaper article?
Pictures
Long sentences
Headline
Paragraphs
59
Is it enough to make a point about a question?
Yes!
No!
60
What are the rules of paragraphing?
There is a shift in time or there is a shift in focus or subject.
A new person speaks.
All the options.
There is a new place of scene.
61
Prepositions are words telling us where/when something is, relative to something else. Identify the prepositions.
Left, bark, pen, book, kind, match, pound, spring, rose
about, above, around, beside, between, opposite, during, after, since
a/an/the, your/our, her/his/my, this/that,one/two
62
True or false: A flashback is a scene in a novel showing a future event or scene
true
false
63
What is a noun phrase?
A group of words containing a preposition.
A phrase built around an adverb.
A group of words built around a noun.
64
Inference is
obtaining relevant information from the relevant source
is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
65
What is a homophone?
2 different words spelt & pronounced the same but with 2 different meanings
Two different words that are pronounced the same but spelt differently.
66
Ellipsis are used to…
show the trailing off of a thought.
show a word or words have been removed from a quote.
create suspense by adding a pause before the end of the sentence.
All the options
67
What must you do to support your point?
Both options.
Use a quote from the text
Use a reference from the text.
68
A complex sentence contains a main clause and at least one subordinate clause that depends on the main clause.
TRUE!
FALSE!
69
An adjective is a type of word…
that gives identity to a person, place or thing
used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
that adds detail to a noun
that adds details to verbs.
70
Nouns/verbs/adjectives, metaphors/similes, homophones/determiners, personification etc.. are examples of:
Language methods
Structural methods
71
Which sentence uses personification?
New miracles of light danced across the sky.
The boy sat playing on his phone.
The tree groaned in the wind.
The snow fell to the ground.
72
What is SIBILANCE?
The repetition of one or more initial letters.
words which sound like the sounds they refer to e.g. crash, bang
a combination of contradictory words e.g. bitter sweet
Repetition of S / Z / SH sounds EG: "wisely & slow; they stumble …”
73
Identify the examples of prepositional phrases.
Battered piano, Honey gold sun, a smiling face
On top of, In between, I went into town today
Very quickly, to visit my friend, in a while
74
Tick the sentence which is the most effective in emphasising a viewpoint or idea.
I hate doing homework. Why do we have it anyway. It’s not fair.
I hate doing homework… why do we have it anyway, it’s not fair.
I hate doing homework! Why do we have it anyway? It is not fair!
I hate doing homework, why do we have it anyway, it’s not fair.
75
What is a SIMILE?
A direct comparison of 1 thing with another using the words "as" or "like"
An indirect comparison between 2 things with something in common
A technique giving human characteristics to something that is not human
A technique used in a scene or section of text detailing past events.
76
An ALLUSION is…
A hint of an event that will take place at a later point.
Indirect/passing reference to someone/something often biblical/literary
Word play for humour, using a word that has several meanings.
When the audience knows more than the characters
77
True or false: A proper noun should not start with a capital letter
true
false
78
A simple sentence emphasises a point, feeling or idea.
FALSE!
TRUE!
79
Juxtaposition is two things being placed close together with contrasting effect. Is this similar to "contrast"?
YES!
NO!
80
What is the adverb in this sentence? “The sound rang clearly through the Hall”/
sound
Rang
clearly
Hall
81
An imperative verb is…
Words that add detail to verbs or adjectives. Relates to place/time/manner.
A verb that shows certainty or possibility.
A verb that gives a command or instruction.
82
How many syllables does the word “SYLLABLE” have?
2
5
1
3
83
Pronouns replace nouns already introduced. EG: Lyra sat in the armchair. It was so deep, she was nearly lying down.
true
false
84
Identify the METAPHOR here.
the billions of stars lay on it like diamonds on velvet.
The solution was as clear as mud.
Lyra walked towards the sun.
The circus of light was a magnet.
85
True or false, adverbs often but not always end with a -ly
false
true
86
a/an/the, your/our, her/his/my, this/that,one/two are examples of determiners. What is a determiner?
2 different words spelt & pronounced the same but with 2 different meanings
Two different words that are pronounced the same but spelt differently.
Introduces or gives more to information about a noun
Words that link ideas or clauses together.
87
Where have the apostrophes been used correctly in these contractions.
Dont’ should’nt
all options
they’re, you’re
Can’t, shouldn’t, he’d, it’d
88
What is an OXYMORON?
a combination of contradictory words e.g. bitter sweet
The repetition of one or more initial letters.
words which sound like the sounds they refer to e.g. crash, bang
Repetition of S / Z / SH sounds EG: "wisely & slow; they stumble …”
89
Which list contains abstract nouns?
Swarm, herd, murder, flock
England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Door, pen, ruler, pencil
Truth, danger, trust, love, hope
90
Which of the options listed would you use start a formal letter?
To my dearest friend,
Hello! How are you?
Dear sir /madam,
Dear Mrs Smith
91
Which list contains imperative verbs?
Can, could, may, might, will, would, shall, should, must
Give, clean, do, don't, shut, open, tidy, write, listen
Quickly, quietly, steadily, carefully, gently, loudly, slowly
92
A PUN is…
Indirect/passing reference to someone/something often biblical/literary
When the audience knows more than the characters
A hint of an event that will take place at a later point.
Word play for humour, using a word that has several meanings.
93
Identify true statements phrases.
It does have to have a verb and subject but not an object.
A phrase does not have to have a verb or a subject.
A group of words that form a part of a clause.
94
A compound sentence joins two main clauses using a co-ordinating conjunctions EG: and/but/or
TRUE!
FALSE!
95
What is personification?
A technique used in a scene or section of text detailing past events.
A direct comparison of 1 thing with another using the words "as" or "like"
A technique giving human characteristics to something that is not human
An indirect comparison between 2 things with something in common
96
How is the viewpoint made clear here: The Beatles are the best band ever to walk this planet! Who can argue with that?
Exageration (hyperbole)
rhetorical question
Exageration, exclamation, alliteration and rhetorical question
Exclamation
97
Contrast is…
The similarity between two things.
The difference between two things.

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