Embedding skills to use a range of grammatical structures

In this lesson, we will recap some of the core grammatical structures and rules that we have already studied in this unit and apply them in a piece of writing. We will also learn about rhetoric and think about ethos, logos and pathos.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these punctuation marks is a colon?

;:-...

1/6

Q2.What is the correct definition of a main clause?

a clause that makes sense on its owna clause that doesn't make sense on its owna clause that is about one thing

2/6

Q3.One possible use of a colon is to:

to introduce a listto end a sentenceto show posession

3/6

Q4.True or false: A colon separates two subordinate clauses.

truefalse

4/6

Q5.True or false: Often, a colon is used to add emphasis to a particular word or phrase.

truefalse

5/6

Q6.True or false: You do not need a capital letter after a colon unless it is a proper noun or quotation.

truefalse

6/6

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these punctuation marks is a colon?

;:-...

1/6

Q2.What is the correct definition of a main clause?

a clause that makes sense on its owna clause that doesn't make sense on its owna clause that is about one thing

2/6

Q3.One possible use of a colon is to:

to introduce a listto end a sentenceto show posession

3/6

Q4.True or false: A colon separates two subordinate clauses.

truefalse

4/6

Q5.True or false: Often, a colon is used to add emphasis to a particular word or phrase.

truefalse

5/6

Q6.True or false: You do not need a capital letter after a colon unless it is a proper noun or quotation.

truefalse

6/6

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Embedding skills to use a range of grammatical structures : Quiz

Complete the questions below to check your understanding of our lesson today.

Q1.You should usually have a main clause before a colon (even when introducing a list).

truefalse

1/7

Q2.Which of the statement is true?

You always need a capital letter after a semicolon.You need a capital letter after a semicolon if it is the start of a new clause.You need a capital letter after a semicolon if the first word is a proper noun.You should never use a capital letter after a semicolon.

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Q3.Which statement is true?

A colon separates two subordinate clauses.All sentences need a subject and and an adjective.A complete sentence contains a subject, object and predicate.

3/7

Q4.In writing to show viewpoint, what is the purpose of an introduction?

give an overview of your line of argumentestablish your relationship with the reader (tone)create a springboard to link into the next paragraphcould “drop” your reader into a scenario

4/7

Q5.Appeal to ethics (convince the audience of your character) is...

ethoslogospathos

5/7

Q6.Appeal to to logic (use facts and reason) is...

ethoslogospathos

6/7

Q7.Appeal to emotions (target the thoughts and feelings of the audience) is...

ethoslogospathos

7/7

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Embedding skills to use a range of grammatical structures : Quiz

Complete the questions below to check your understanding of our lesson today.

Q1.You should usually have a main clause before a colon (even when introducing a list).

truefalse

1/7

Q2.Which of the statement is true?

2/7

Q3.Which statement is true?

A colon separates two subordinate clauses.All sentences need a subject and and an adjective.A complete sentence contains a subject, object and predicate.

3/7

Q4.In writing to show viewpoint, what is the purpose of an introduction?

give an overview of your line of argumentestablish your relationship with the reader (tone)create a springboard to link into the next paragraphcould “drop” your reader into a scenario

4/7

Q5.Appeal to ethics (convince the audience of your character) is...

ethoslogospathos

5/7

Q6.Appeal to to logic (use facts and reason) is...

ethoslogospathos

6/7

Q7.Appeal to emotions (target the thoughts and feelings of the audience) is...

ethoslogospathos

7/7

Lesson summary: Embedding skills to use a range of grammatical structures

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Embedding skills to use a range of grammatical structures

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Embedding skills to use a range of grammatical structures : Quiz

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