Starter quiz

  • What is a complex sentence?
    • A sentence with one subject and one verb
    • Two independent clauses linked together with a conjunction
    • A sentence with a subordinate clause and independent clause  ✓
  • Which sentence below is a simple sentence?
    • She trudged home in the relentless rain.  ✓
    • Whilst it poured with rain, she trudged home.
    • The rain poured so she picked up her pace.
  • Which sentence below is a compound sentence?
    • The rain poured so she picked up her pace.  ✓
    • Whilst it poured with rain, she trudged home.
    • She despised the rain.
  • What is the purpose of the conjunction 'but'?
    • To express addition
    • To express negative addition
    • To express cause and effect
    • To express difference  ✓
  • What is smog?
    • a dark cloud
    • fog made more intense by pollution  ✓
    • cold rain
  • Which sentence below suggests a setting with an upbeat atmosphere?
    • The oppressive regime controlled citizens
    • The polluted skies mocked the citizens hope
    • The city's vibrant streets were bustling  ✓
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