Grammar for writing: sentence construction

This lesson will revise some core grammar rules, focusing on sentence construction, fluency and accuracy. In this unit, we will write with a focus on expressing and articulating ideas as clearly and effectively as possible.

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Sentence construction:

Thank you for your focus today. Complete the questions below to check your understanding.

Q1.What should all sentences start with?

Select one (1) boxes

1/10

Q2.What is the subject of a sentence?

2/10

Q3.What is a compound sentence?

3/10

Q4.What is a complex sentence?

4/10

Q5.What is a simple sentence?

5/10

Q6.What is a fragment?

6/10

Q7.Are the following sentence compound, complex or simple? It is never too late to master your grammar.

7/10

Q8.Are the following sentence compound, complex or simple? Because it improves the clarity and quality of your writing, you should use a variety of sentence structures where you can.

8/10

Q9.Are the following sentence compound, complex or simple? Deliberate practice and recall of core knowledge will help you to write more accurately so you should make a start now!

9/10

Q10.Are the following sentence compound, complex or simple? Your writing communicates your opinions and ideas; your thoughts matter.

10/10

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Why we're removing unit quizzes from the website >
Quiz:

Sentence construction:

Thank you for your focus today. Complete the questions below to check your understanding.

Q1.What should all sentences start with?

Select one (1) boxes

1/10

Q2.What is the subject of a sentence?

2/10

Q3.What is a compound sentence?

3/10

Q4.What is a complex sentence?

4/10

Q5.What is a simple sentence?

5/10

Q6.What is a fragment?

6/10

Q7.Are the following sentence compound, complex or simple? It is never too late to master your grammar.

7/10

Q8.Are the following sentence compound, complex or simple? Because it improves the clarity and quality of your writing, you should use a variety of sentence structures where you can.

8/10

Q9.Are the following sentence compound, complex or simple? Deliberate practice and recall of core knowledge will help you to write more accurately so you should make a start now!

9/10

Q10.Are the following sentence compound, complex or simple? Your writing communicates your opinions and ideas; your thoughts matter.

10/10

Lesson summary: Grammar for writing: sentence construction

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