Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will finish our piece of non-fiction writing by bringing it to a conclusion. We are going to learn how to include minor sentences or fragments. Commonly seen as errors, we are going to learn to 'break the rules' to use minor sentences which create a final conclusion that calls our audience to action.

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4 Questions

Q1.
If the subordinating conjunction and clause come AFTER the independent clause, do you need a comma to separate them?
Correct answer: No
Yes
Q2.
If the subordinating conjunction and clause come BEFORE the independent clause, do you need a comma to separate them?
No
Correct answer: Yes
Q3.
I can imagine a balanced argument as...
Correct answer: A pair of scales
A pair of shoes
A pair of socks
A pglovesair of
Q4.
Using subordinating conjunctions helps to show balance because it allows you to show...
Correct answer: both sides of the argument.
one side of the argument.

6 Questions

Q1.
A sentence must have which two parts?
Subject and Object
Correct answer: Subject and Verb
Verb and Object
Q2.
What is Ms Richards' easy to remember sentence which helps with Subject, Verb and Object?
The bear sat on the stairs.
Correct answer: The cat sat on the mat.
The dog sat on the log.
The mouse sat on the house.
Q3.
A fragment is missing...
Object
Subject and Object
Correct answer: Subject or Verb
Q4.
Another name for a fragment is
Major sentence
Correct answer: Minor sentence
Part sentence
Young sentence
Q5.
Which of these is not a minor sentence?
Move now.
Move out.
Move today.
Correct answer: Your move.
Q6.
A conclusion acts as a:
Correct answer: A call to action to the audience.
Chance to say goodbye to your audience.

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UnitEnglish / Paragraphing non-fiction writing, including presenting a balanced argument

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