Starter quiz

  • Which of the following gives the definition for a subheading?
    • the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text
    • the first sentence of a paragraph that tells us what it is about
    • language structures that create text cohesion
    • the word, phrase or sentence that introduces a paragraph  ✓
  • Which is the best definition of 'editing'?
    • checking your spelling and vocabulary
    • re-reading your work
    • checking and improving vocabulary, spelling, text cohesion and punctuation  ✓
    • rewriting your work
  • Which passage is punctuated correctly?
    • Penguins sometimes swallow stones scientists are not sure why.
    • Penguins sometimes swallow stones. Scientists are not sure why.  ✓
    • Penguins sometimes swallow stones, scientists are not sure why.
  • Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
    • The penguins, which are excellent swimmers, spend months at sea.  ✓
    • The penguins which are excellent swimmers, spend months at sea.
    • The penguins, which are excellent swimmers spend months at sea.
  • Which sentence has an appropriate tone for a non-chronological report?
    • Did you know - macaroni penguins can talk!
    • Macaroni penguins are sociable creatures and they can communicate using noises.  ✓
    • Macaroni penguins love a natter - they're always making different noises.
  • Which phrases are appropriate to use in a non-chronological report about macaroni penguins?
    • a messy little nest
    • a shallow, rock-lined nest  ✓
    • frosty, bone-chilling seas
    • freezing oceans  ✓
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