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Introduction for teachers and parents
In this book there are single-page exercises covering most of the English grammar, punctuation and spelling work that children will meet in year 6.
On each page there is a short introduction with examples and key points followed by a set of questions for children to answer.
Some quite challenging questions have been included for the more able children. These are �agged using symbols such as “ouch!”, “here we go” and “oh no!”
At the end of each page, children are invited to answer a self-assessment question.
Using this book
The exercises in this book are not intended to be used in the initial teaching of new topics.
However, they can be used as:
• Homework activities - to consolidate work done in class.
• End of topic class activities - to give children the opportunity to check their understanding of a particular topic.
• Assessment tasks - allowing teachers to establish whether or not children are secure in their understanding of a topic.
Year 6 English Practice Questions
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Contents
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Grammar
Nouns
Adjectives
Verbs
The present perfect and past perfect tenses
The present progressive and past progressive tenses
Using verbs to talk about the future
Modal verbs
Adverbs
Pronouns
Relative pronouns
Determiners
Coordinating conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions
Prepositions
Adverbials
Synonyms and antonyms
Clauses
Phrases
Sentence structure
Sentence types
Ellipsis
Active voice and passive voice
Linking sentences
Non-standard English
Subjunctives
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Punctuation
Revision of basic punctuation
Parenthesis
Using commas
Semicolons
Colons
Hyphens
Dashes
Bullet points and numbered lists
Spelling
Pre�xes
Suf�xes
More suf�xes
Words ending -cious and -tious
More word endings
Tricky spellings
Homophones and other confusing words
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Notes 45 - 48
Are you ready for
this?
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI know what common, proper, concrete and abstract nouns are.
Grammar
NounsA
By now you will have used:
common nouns book countable nouns animalproper nouns Wales non-countable nouns waterconcrete nouns table singular nouns shoeabstract nouns love plural nouns shoes
Answer the questions on this page to check your noun knowledge!
Explain in your own words what a proper noun is. Give two examples.2
Explain what an abstract noun is and give two examples.3
Complete these sentences:
5 common nouns are
5 concrete nouns are
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Change these singular nouns into plural nouns.5
�sh
man
child
girl
egg
potato
Write this sentence again and add capital letters where they are needed.
In some years, january is the coldest month of the winter.
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Team is a noun that describes a group of people. It is called a collective noun. Can you �nd three more collective nouns? You may need to do some research online or by using a dictionary.
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In some years, January is the coldest month of the winter.
A proper noun is the name of a particular thing, such as a person or place.
Examples are France and Susan.
An abstract noun is something you can't touch or see, such as truth or
danger.
frog, grass, egg, book and cake
chair, dog, tree, ladder and apple
fish
men
herd
children
girls
eggs
potatoes
flock pack
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI know what adjectives are and how to use them.
AdjectivesB
Adjectives tell us more information about nouns. The green carpet.
We can use more than one adjective to describe a noun. The old brown dog.
Some adjectives are made by adding suf�xes to nouns. hope + less hopeless
Complete this passage by adding adjectives made from the nouns in brackets.
The (friend) librarian was carefully putting the books in (alphabet)
order. A book about (poison) snakes
caught her eye.
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Add your own adjectives to this sentence.
It was a winter's morning, and they didn’t want to
leave their beds.
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Write these sentences again and put the adjectives in the most sensible order.
The (leather black expensive) shoes had gone missing.
A (red racing powerful) car won the �rst race.
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Challenge time - commas or no commas! When adjectives are used together, sometimes we put commas between them. Example: She is a strong, con�dent athlete.
Write these sentences again and add commas if you think it is the right thing to do.
He had black football shorts.
The happy successful children made a great team.
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(Clue: add a comma between adjectives if it makes sense to put the word ‘and’ between them.)
Wow!
friendly
alphabetical poisonous
cold grey
comfy warm
,
,
The expensive black leather shoes had gone missing.
A powerful red racing car won the first race.
He had black football shorts.
The happy, successful children made a great team.
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI understand that verbs have different forms and tenses.
VerbsC
Verbs have different forms (spellings) depending on how they are used.Example: take, takes, taking, taken, took
The tense of a verb shows when something happened.Example: They are taking a break (present tense) They took a break (simple past tense)
Use speak, speaks, speaking, spoken or spoke to �ll in the gaps below.
Last week, the visitor for an hour, but she will only for
ten minutes today. When she she seems very happy - I think she
enjoys .
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What are the different possible forms (spellings) of these verbs?
Eat
Do
Sit
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Can you change this sentence from the present tense to the simple past tense?
I am swimming in the pool, and I am really enjoying the sunshine.
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Try to write your own sentences using these forms of the verb ‘to lie’ (as in lie on a bed).
(lying)
(lie)
(lay)
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Ouch!
spoke
speaks
speaking
eats
does
sit
I swam in the pool, and I really enjoyed the sunshine.
I like lying on my bed.
The doctor told me to lie down.
Yesterday, I lay in the garden all afternoon.
ate
did
sitting
eaten
doing
sat
eating
done
speak
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The present perfect and past perfect tensesD
When we use has or have with a verb, it is called the present perfect tense.Example: They have gone home.
When we use had with a verb, it is called the past perfect tense.Example: We had eaten everything by 4pm.
I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can use perfect tenses of verbs.
Write these sentences again using either the present perfect or past perfect tense of the verbs underlined.
Jack walked up Ben Nevis by the time he was eight.
She ran off down the road without saying ‘bye’. (Just now.)
They went without me! (Just now.)
All the hens escaped by 9am yesterday.
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Jack had walked up Ben Nevis by the time he was eight.
She has run off down the road without saying 'bye'.
They have gone without me!
All the hens had escaped by 9am yesterday.
Use each of these once to �ll the gaps below.3
Last week, they back from their holiday.
By the time I got to the airport, the plane .
“Hello Mum! I at last!”
I need to by 6pm.
have arrived arrived had arrived arrive
Bringit on!
arrived
had arrived
have arrived
arrive
a)
Circle the best word/words to complete these sentences:
The present perfect tense of a verb tells us that something happened ages ago / yesterday /
last week / recently.
The past perfect tense of a verb tells us that something happened now / recently / yesterday /
at a particular time in the past.
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b)
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The present progressive and past progressive tensesE
To show that something is still happening, we use the present tense of the verb to be (am, is or are) with the -ing spelling of a verb.Example: We are eating. (This is the present progressive tense.)
To show that something was happening at a time in the past, we use the past tense of the verb to be (was or were) with the -ing spelling of a verb. Example: We were walking. (This is the past progressive tense.)
Write these sentences again using the present progressive form of the verbs underlined. 1
Present tense Present progressive tense
She walks home.
They sing songs.
We ride our bikes.
Write these sentences using the past progressive form of the verbs underlined. 2
Past tense Past progressive tense
He ran away.
They climbed mountains.
We watched the �lm.
Write two sentences about what you were doing last Saturday morning. Use the past progressive tense of at least two verbs.
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can use the present progressive and the past progressive tenses of verbs.
That'smean!
Last Saturday, I was eating my breakfast when the TV stopped working. We
were watching a programme about space travel.
She is walking home.
They are singing songs.
We are riding our bikes.
He was running away.
They were climbing mountains.
We were watching the film.
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Using verbs to talk about the future F
You will remember that in the English language there is no future tense. However, there are several ways to use verbs to talk about the future.
Examples: They arrive tomorrow. You are going to eat your lunch. We will leave next Monday. I will be staying at home tonight.
In these examples, the main verb is always in the present tense.
I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can use verbs to talk about the future.
Read this short paragraph.
We went shopping last Saturday and we bought some new clothes. Also, we looked for some new shoes. On the way home we stopped at our favourite café for lunch.
Now, re-write the paragraph and imagine that you are writing about next Saturday, not last Saturday.
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We are going shopping next Saturday and we will buy some new clothes.
Also, we will look for some new shoes. On the way home we will stop at
our favourite café for lunch.
These sentences about the future contain some mistakes. Can you write them out correctly?
I will be stayed at home tonight.
The plane will be took off in ten minutes.
My uncle arrived from Canada tomorrow.
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I will be staying at home tonight.
The plane will be taking off in ten minutes.
My uncle arrives from Canada tomorrow.
In your own words, write two sentences about what you plan to do next weekend.
Next weekend,
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I will be going shopping for some new shoes. We will be
having pizza for lunch at my favourite café.
Tricky!
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI understand what modal verbs are and how to use them.
Modal verbsG
Modal verbs are verbs like can, could, should and would. They change the meaning of other verbs. Example: I could go to town.
Modal verbs usually tell us how likely something is to happen. Example: I will go or I may go.
Which sentence shows that you are most likely to do your homework? Tick one box.1
I could do my homework
I may do my homework
I should do my homework
I will do my homework
Underline the modal verbs in this sentence.2
You should see this because it might be important.
Complete these sentences to show how you would reply to a party invitation. Use a different modal verb each time.
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You are de�nitely going.
You are probably not going.
You are not going.
I be coming to your party.
I not be coming to your party.
I not be coming to the party.
Tick one box in each row to show how the modal verb affects the meaning of the sentence. 4
sentence modal verb shows certainty
It will be sunny tomorrow.
We might be late.
They could get into trouble.
modal verb shows possibility
Write your own sentence containing a modal verb to show that something is certain to happen.5
Ohno!
will
might
will
I will do my homework before I eat my tea.
✓
✓
✓
✓
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can recognise and use adverbs.
AdverbsH
Adverbs usually give us information about how, when, where or how much. They are used with verbs, adjectives or other adverbs.
With a verb: They sang loudly. With an adjective: It was really small. With an adverb: We don’t see them very often.
Like modal verbs, adverbs can tell us how certain or possible something is.
Example: I nearly understand.
Can you add your own adverbs to complete this short passage?
They plodded down the track which seemed long.
They are not �t because they don’t do enough exercise.
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Write these sentences again and add a suitable adverb where you see the [ad] symbol.
I liked my lunch a lot because it was [ad] tasty.
My lunch was [ad] good, but not as good as yesterday’s.
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Put these adverbs into the best spaces below.3
The mouse ran across the room. It was fast. My Mum
was fast too as she climbed on to the chair!
quite extremely suddenly speedily
Rewrite this sentence but replace the adverb with one showing more certainty.
The chicken nearly laid an egg.
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Rewrite this sentence but replace the adverb to make it less certain.
You are certainly going to be invited to the party.
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Yes!
steadily
particularly
extremely
I liked my lunch a lot because it was very tasty.
My lunch was quite good, but not as good as yesterday's.
suddenly
quite speedily
extremely
The chicken definitely laid an egg.
You are probably going to be invited to the party.
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PronounsI
Pronouns replace nouns in sentences to avoid repeating the nouns over and over again.Example: Bill went for a walk and Bill got lost. Bill went for a walk and he got lost.
Possessive pronouns show who or what something belongs to.Example: This pencil is mine.
I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI know what pronouns and possessive pronouns are.
Can you circle the pronoun in each of these sentences.1
I gave the book to Joe.
Sally told me to go away.
Where is it?
We should go now.
The twins don’t like her.
Look at these.
Write your own sentence containing a possessive pronoun.4
Write this paragraph out again and try to improve it by replacing some of the nouns with pronouns.
The twins could never agree, so the twins would often argue. Their older sister didn’t like the constant arguing, so their older sister wore her headphones most of the time!
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Add the correct pronouns to this passage.
Pete and Zoe went for a bike ride. cycled 20km. Pete forgot to take a drink.
“Can share please?” he asked.
“Sorry,” Zoe replied, “ has all gone.”
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Phew!
The twins could never agree, so they would often argue. Their older sister
didn't like the constant arguing, so she wore her headphones most of the
time!
These sandwiches are definitely mine!
I
mine
yours
They
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can recognise and use relative pronouns.
Relative pronounsJ
The words who, which and that can be used as relative pronouns. Relative pronouns introduce relative clauses. A relative clause is a special type of subordinate clause that behaves like an adjective.
The boy who lives next door
Relative clause
Relative pronoun
Underline the relative pronouns in these sentences.
We lent the book to the girl who likes horses.
The book that you borrowed is my favourite.
I borrowed the library book which you recommended.
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Can you add a suitable relative pronoun to each of these sentences?
The person won the race was very fast.
The pen you lent me is great!
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Write a sentence of your own containing a relative pronoun.3
Sometimes we can leave out relative pronouns without changing the meaning of a sentence. Circle the relative pronoun that could be left out of these sentences.
The person who shouted out is very rude. The things that they said were really spiteful.
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Only one of these sentences contains a relative pronoun. Can you spot it? (All pronouns are highlighted.)
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sentence
I wish that bike was mine.
He never arrives on time.
We need to �nd the person who did this.
The barking dog is ours.
tick oneWe cando this!
who
that
Tell me about the old man who lives in a shoe.
✓
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can recognise and use determiners.
Complete these sentences using a different determiner in each one.
Tomorrow, I
If I’m lucky, I
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DeterminersK
We use determiners in front of nouns to help us explain what we are talking about.Examples: this car, my toothbrush, some people
Remember – determiners always go before adjectives.Examples: this red car, some happy people
the, a, and an are a group of determiners called articles.
Did you know that numbers can be used as determiners? Example: I watched two �lms.Circle the four words in this list that can be used as determiners.
his their ours hers every six who when green
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Circle the determiners in these sentences.1
That book is great. I would like one of those biscuits.
Is this your cat? Many people like my dog.
Challenge time! Can you write one sentence using the word some as a determiner and another using some as a pronoun?
(determiner)
(pronoun)
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Wow!
Tick the correct box to identify the word underlined in each sentence below.4
sentenceThis pencil is mine.
It was the best cake.
All dogs have four legs.
I’ve told you three times.
adjectivepronoundeterminer
Some people think English is difficult.
I've got a packet of sweets − would you like some?
will take my dog for a long walk.
will get some presents on my birthday!
✓✓
✓✓
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can recognise and use coordinating conjunctions.
Coordinating conjunctionsL
The conjunctions and, but, or, nor, so and yet are called coordinating conjunctions. We use coordinating conjunctions to connect things together.
Words to words: Jack and Jill
Phrases to phrases: The green coat or the blue jacket
Main clauses to main clauses: I wanted popcorn, but my sister wanted crisps (The comma isn’t needed if the clauses are very short and clear.)
Use two different conjunctions to turn these three short sentences into one longer sentence.
I found it. I picked it up. I took it home.
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Write your own sentence containing the conjunction but.2
Do you know what the conjunction yet means? Re-write this sentence and swap the word yet for your own word or phrase.
The weather was cold, yet we had a great day out.
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Nor is often used with the word neither in the same sentence. Can you write a sentence containing both these words?
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Finish this short story using at least 3 different coordinating conjunctions - underline them.
Once upon a time, there lived a �re-breathing dragon.
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Brutal!
I found it so I picked it up and I took it home.
I'd like to come but I can't.
The weather was cold, but still we had a great day out.
Neither the spider nor the fly is welcome in my bedroom.
Everyone thought it was
dangerous but it wasn't. It enjoyed being with people and it never hurt
anyone. One day it accidentally set fire to the royal palace, so it hastily
flew off and was never seen again.
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can recognise and use subordinating conjunctions.
Subordinating conjunctionsM
We use subordinating conjunctions such as because and until to introduce adverbial clauses. These clauses often tell us how, when or where something happened. Adverbial clauses are subordinate clauses which only make sense when they are with a main clause.
Examples: They went to the café because they were hungry.
I’ll stay with you until your mum gets home.
Add a suitable subordinating conjunction to �nish these sentences.
We ate the cake we didn’t like it.
I �nd the key, we’ll be locked out.
Nothing much happened you were away.
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Jack started to write about turtles. His teacher told him that his writing needed more cohesion. (It needed to �ow better.) Can you rewrite these sentences using conjunctions to add more cohesion?
Turtles struggle to move on the beach. They are not built for walking. They are much more mobile in the sea. They only go on land to lay their eggs.
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OK!
Tick the four words in this list that could be used as subordinating conjunctions.1
although unless before where since above
Choose two of the subordinating conjunctions in question and write a sentence for each of them showing how to use them.
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conjunction
conjunction( )
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Although they were completely lost, they managed to
stay happy.
although
I'll be in big trouble unless I can find my coat.unless
although
Unless
while
Turtles struggle to move on the beach because they are not built for walking.
They are much more mobile in the sea, so they only go on land to lay their
eggs.
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Can you think of some good prepositions to complete these sentences?
He climbed the ladder to get the attic.
She swam the river and ran the riverbank.
Go the stairs and the door.
I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI understand what prepositions are and I know how to use them.
PrepositionsN
Prepositions tell us about where something is, which direction something is moving in, when something happens or happened or how long something has been going on.
Examples: The dog is under the table. She goes to bed at nine o’clock.
He is returning from France. They played Top Trumps until midnight.
Underline the preposition in each of these sentences.
The picture is above the light switch.
We are starting from the car park.
The treasure was hidden beneath the ground.
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Can you write a great sentence containing two different prepositions?5
Unscramble these letters to make four prepositions.
n t s g i a a
e w e t e b n
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d r e a h t e n n u
g u o h h t r
Sometimes a word can have different uses. Tick the boxes to show whether before is a conjunction or a preposition.
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sentence conjunction
They walked for hours before they reached the summit.
She �nished her painting before lunch.
preposition
Wow!
up
across
down
into
along
through
underneath
through
against
between
There is a spider on the wall above the television.
✓
✓
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AdverbialsO
Adverbials are adverbs and any other group of words that are used as an adverb.
Examples: The bus left quickly. (Adverb.)
The bus leaves in ten minutes. (Adverbial phrase.)
The bus will leave when the driver is ready. (Adverbial clause.)
Adverbials can go at the start (front) of sentences. These are fronted adverbials. They have a comma after them. Example: In ten minutes, the bus will leave.
I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI understand what the term ‘adverbial’ means.
Fill in the gaps using the adverbials given.1
The teacher spoke because the children were noisy.
, the plane couldn’t take off.
, we are going on holiday.
Due to the fog loudly In three weeks
Can you underline the adverbial in each of these sentences?
Jake packed his things away swiftly.
Without wasting any time, Suzie cycled away.
Because you are hungry, you can have extra vegetables.
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Complete the fronted adverbials in these sentences.
Before , I must remember to lock the door.
When , I will go to school.
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Now try to write two great sentences of your own. Start each one off with a fronted adverbial.4
Wow!
loudly
Due to the fog
In three weeks
I go to town
I've had my breakfast
In five minutes, I will have finished my work. Before I do anything else, I'm
going to get a drink.
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Synonyms and antonymsP
Synonyms are words that mean the same or almost the same as another word.Example: I will close the door. I will shut the door.
Antonyms are pairs of words that are opposite in meaning.Example: This is a good �lm. This is a bad �lm.
I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI understand what synonyms and antonyms are.
Circle the two words in this sentence that are synonyms.
“Please don’t talk unless I ask you to speak!”
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Circle the two words in this sentence that are antonyms.
My tea was too hot, but now it’s too cold!
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Write a sentence containing a synonym of the word tough.5
Find antonyms for these words:3
positive
powerful
simple
attack
maximum
full
Find synonyms for these words:4
courageous
dwelling
wounded
correct
beneath
speedy
Do you know what homonyms are? Try to �nd out and then complete this:
Homonyms are words that
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Here is an example - �ll in the missing words.
- a bird you might �nd on a pond.
- when you lower your head quickly.
This oneseems fun!
negative
weak
brave
house
This food is very chewy.
are spelt the same and sound the same as each other.
duck
duck
complex
defend
minimum
empty
injured
right
under
fast
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ClausesQ
A clause usually contains a subject and a verb. Example: Joanne ate the �sh.
A main clause makes sense on its own. Example: Joey was eating his hotdog.
A subordinate clause always needs to be with a main clause. Adverbial clauses and relative clauses are types of subordinate clause.
Examples: I ate the cheese because I was hungry. (Adverbial clause joined using a conjunction.) I ate the cheese that Charlie gave me. (Relative clause joined using a relative pronoun.)
(subject)(verb)
I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI understand what main and subordinate clauses are.
Underline the subordinate clauses in these sentences.
Elephants are animals that live in hot countries.
Because we were late, we had no time for breakfast.
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Complete this:
Adverbial clauses can go before or main clauses in a sentence. When they
go before main clauses, they are called adverbials.
2
Add some good relative clauses to �nish these sentences.
I read a book
The gold medal was given to the swimmer
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Can you add a main clause to each of these adverbial clauses?
Because it had snowed,
Unless you hurry up,
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Underline the relative clause and circle the adverbial clause in this limerick.
There was a young man from Japan,
Who decided to buy a new van.
When he stepped on his brake,
He slid into a lake,
And that wasn’t part of his plan!
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For a challenge you could try making up your own limerick containing a relative clause and an adverbial clause.
Havea go!
after
fronted
which had fifty chapters!
who won the final race.
our car was completely stuck on the drive.
you'll never get there in time.
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PhrasesR
A phrase is a group of words connected together. A phrase doesn’t usually contain a verb. If the group of words acts like a noun it is a noun phrase.
Example: Her best friend came to visit.
If the group of words begins with a preposition it is a preposition phrase.
Example: I walked home after the concert.
I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI know what noun phrases and preposition phrases are.
Underline the longest possible noun phrase in this sentence.
The very expensive red German racing car won the race.
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Underline the preposition phrase in this sentence.
He dropped his crisps and they went under the kitchen table.
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One of the phrases in green is not a noun phrase. Can you put a tick next to it?3
phrase tick one
The crazy wasp stung me on the nose
The crazy wasp stung me on the nose
Another crazy wasp also stung me on the leg
Noun phrases can help to make your writing more descriptive. Can you replace the noun in this sentence with a great noun phrase? Write the sentence again.
A shoe was �oating in the lake.
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Write your own sentence containing an example of a preposition phrase.5Tired!
A black shoe with no laces was floating in the lake.
In the park, hundreds of people were having picnics.
✓
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI understand what is meant by subject, verb and object.
Sentence structureS
The subject tells us who or what is doing something to the object.
Charlie caught the ball.
subject verb object
In the active voice, sentences usually have a subject, verb and an object.
Label the boxes with V (verb), S (subject) and O (object) to show the parts of these sentences.
Jane sold her bike. The cheeky mouse ate the cheese.
The prisoner escaped. The plane landed.
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Add the words a subject or an object to this sentence to make it true.
Sentences don't always contain .
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Which three of these could be used as a subject of a sentence. Circle your answers.3
I Them They Our The twins Your
Use the subject (S), verb (V) or object (O) shown to make up your own sentences below.4
fell (V)
a rotten tomato (O)
the shark (S)
Explain in your own words why this is not a complete sentence.
A puppy with sharp teeth.
5Seriously!
This is not a complete sentence because there is a subject but no verb.
The apple fell from the tree.
Joe threw a rotten tomato at me!
The shark kept swimming in circles.
an object
S V OOVS
S V S V
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can identify the different types of clause in a sentence.
Sentence typesT
Sentences can contain one or more clauses.
Examples: The fox chased the rabbit. This is a single-clause sentence.
The fox chased the rabbit, but the rabbit escaped. This is a multi-clause sentence.
All sentences have a main clause but they can have extra main or subordinate clauses.
Underline the subordinate clauses in these sentences.
She didn't go to school because she had chickenpox.
When she felt better, she returned to school.
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Underline the main clauses in these sentences.
He spent the day in the woods and his brother stayed at home.
At �ve o'clock, they caught the bus home.
2
Can you write your own sentence with two clauses?5
Sentences can have more than two clauses. Can you think of a great sentence with three clauses?6
Rewrite this sentence and add your own subordinate clause.
They ran off down the lane.
4
Add an extra main clause to this sentence.
The snow was very deep
3
BUSSTOP
Ouch!
but we walked five kilometers to school.
They ran of down the lane because the farmer was angry with them.
I would like to watch TV and I would like some crisps.
I ran downstairs and quickly ate my breakfast because I was running out of
time.
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can recognise and use ellipsis.
EllipsisU
Ellipsis is when a word or phrase is left out to make writing �ow smoothly.
Examples: Jodie waved goodbye to her mother and she watched her drive away.
Jodie waved goodbye to her mother and watched her drive away.
Rewrite these sentences using ellipsis to make the writing �ow better.
I am looking forward to summer as much as you are looking forward to summer.
If you really want to see the movie, you should see the movie.
2
Can you underline a word or phrase that could be left out of each of these sentences?
I will eat biscuits if I want to eat biscuits.
They enjoy watching �lms and they enjoy listening to music.
My Mum has been to Africa but I haven't been to Africa.
1
Rewrite this direct speech without the ellipsis.
“Ready to go?” asked Jill.
“Just need to get my coat,” replied Jack.
4 Herewe go!
Look at this sentence containing two main clauses.
He went to the shop and he bought some milk. Could the second he be left out?
Now look at this sentence with a main clause and a subordinate clause.
He went to the shop because he needed some milk. Could the second he be left out?
Complete this rule: You can't leave out the subject in a clause.
3 yes/no
yes/no
I am looking forward to summer as much as you are.
If you really want to see the movie, you should.
subordinate
“Are you ready to go?” asked Jill.
“I just need to get my coat,” replied Jack.
Yes
No
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI understand what is meant by ‘passive’ and ‘active’ voice.
Active voice and passive voiceV
Look at this example sentence in the active voice. The subject does something to the object. My dog ate my homework.
In the passive voice the original object becomes the subject and something happens to it. My homework was eaten by my dog.
(subject) (object)
(subject)
Write this sentence in the active voice.
A visit to the museum was organised by the school.
3
Rewrite these sentences in the passive voice.
A wheelchair ran over my foot.
The cat chased the mouse.
2
We need to make sure we don't use the passive voice too much. Improve this writing by changing the �rst two sentences in to the active voice but leave the last one as it is.
Last year my birthday cake was baked by my mum. Just before my party, it was eaten by our pet dog. My lovely cake was eaten by the dog!
4
Tick the boxes to show whether each sentence below is written in the active or passive voice.1
sentence active
The book was read by Jill.
A monkey ate the banana!
A �ea bit me on the arm.
I was bitten by a �ea.
passive
OK!
The school organised a visit to the museum.
My foot was run over by a wheelchair.
The mouse was chased by the cat.
Last year my mum baked my birthday cake. Just before my party, our pet
dog ate it. My lovely cake was eaten by the dog!
✓
✓
✓
✓
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Linking sentencesW
If a piece of writing �ows well and its parts �t together clearly, we say that it has cohesion.
Adverbs and adverbials can provide cohesion.Example: I went to see the dentist. Fortunately, I didn’t need any �llings.
Referring back to something can provide cohesion. (By repeating a noun or using a pronoun.) Example: She gave me a tennis racquet. The racquet was great. I liked it very much.
Using synonyms can also add cohesion.Example: We went to see a �lm. It was a fantastic movie.
I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI know some ways of linking sentences and paragraphs.
Choose an adverb or adverbial from the list provided to link these sentences together.1
I got to the bus stop two minutes late. the bus was late too so I caught it.
There are some things you must do before baking a cake. you must wash your hands.
without delay �rst of all luckily sadly
Can you write two sentences of your own using an adverb or an adverbial to link them?2
Add a second sentence to this sentence and add cohesion by referring back.
I went shopping last Saturday and bought some new trainers.
3
Can you rewrite these two sentences and improve the way they are linked together.
Suzie loved her pet dog, Rover. Her pet dog Rover was very obedient.
4
Can you use a synonym of vehicle to add a second sentence to this?
My neighbours have a new vehicle on their drive.
5
Phew!
Luckily
First of all
I burned my finger on the toaster. Without delay, I put my hand in cold
water.
They are the best trainers I've ever had!
Suzie loved her pet dog, Rover. He was very obedient.
It looks like it might be a very
powerful car.
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can use standard English in my writing.
Non-standard EnglishX
You should try to use standard English in your writing and when speaking formally. If you use standard English you will be understood anywhere in the world where the English language is used.
Examples: Non-standard English Standard English I done it cos I felt like it. I did it because I felt like it. I ain’t done nothing. I haven’t done anything.
This passage is written in non-standard English. Rewrite it using standard English. (You can change it to “My sister...” if you prefer.)
“My brother were an amazing footie player. He could of played for England. No-one can’t
play nothing like as well as he could. Not nowhere near as well. One day, he broke his leg
and it were all over. He couldn’t play no more footie no more. Back in them days, if you
broke your leg it were the end of yer career. He ain’t never found nothing else what he
liked. If only he hadn’t of went to the match that day.”
1
Noway!
“My brother was an amazing football player. He could have played for
England. No-one could play as well as he could. Nowhere near as well.
One day, he broke his leg and it was all over. He couldn't play football
again. Back in those days, if you broke your leg it was the end of your
career. He has never found anything else that he liked. If only he hadn't
gone to the match that day.”
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SubjunctivesY
Subjunctives are forms of verbs that we wouldn’t expect to �nd. They are used in imaginary situations like this:
If I were a dinosaur, I would be enormous. If only my grandma were alive…
In these examples, were is used instead of was.
Subjunctives are also used with suggestions and instructions. For example:
I insist that they be counted. (Here, be is used instead of is, am or are.)
I recommend that he write and apologise. (Here, the s is dropped from the end of the verb.)
I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can recognise the subjunctive form of verbs.
Look at this sentence. Can you write it out again without using the subjunctive form?
If I were you I'd have a biscuit.
3
Which do you prefer? (tick one) orthe original yours
Circle the word you would use in the sentences below so that they are in the subjunctive form.
If I was / were a bird, I would �y away
I insist that he send / sends an email to apologise.
They demanded that I be / am sent home.
2
Underline the subjunctive verb form in these expressions.
If I were you
I wish it were summer
If only Queen Victoria were still alive
The dentist insisted he give up eating sweets
I demand that she leave at once
1
Try to write two sentences of your own that have verbs in the subjunctive form.4
OK!
If I was you I'd have a biscuit.
If Dad were here, he'd show you how it's done!
I insist that those sweets be given back to my sister!
✓
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Turn over for more questions.
Punctuation
CommasRewrite this short passage and put in all the necessary commas.
Jodie enjoyed her eggs beans tomatoes bacon and toast. Before she left the café she thanked the kind helpful waiter.
3
Capital letters and full stopsRewrite these sentences and add all the necessary capital letters and full stops.
last thursday, josh and emma went to york
the month of december is in winter
1
Punctuation marks at the end of sentencesAdd the best punctuation mark in the boxes at the end of these sentences.
I hate �sh and chips Would you like to go home
Can I have a drink please You are totally crazy
It is 4 o’ clock Dinner is being served
2
Revision of basic punctuationA
Do these exercises to check that you understand how to use full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, capital letters, commas, apostrophes and inverted commas.
Apostrophes to show missing lettersRewrite these sentences with apostrophes where they are needed.
They didnt arrive on time.
You shouldve brought a coat.
Its three oclock already.
4
Last Thursday, Josh and Emma went to York.
The month of December is in winter.
Jodie enjoyed her eggs, beans, tomatoes, bacon and toast. Before she left,
she thanked the kind, helpful waiter.
They didn't arrive on time.
You should've brought a coat.
It's three o'clock already.
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?
.
?
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.
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can use all the basic punctuation marks.
Apostrophes for possession
Rewrite these sentences adding apostrophes to show who things belong to.
The mens hats kept blowing off in the strong wind. Bills hat �ew over a wall. One womans got stuck in a tree! The babies hats were all securely fastened.
5
The men's hats kept blowing off in the strong wind. Bill's hat flew over a
wall. One woman's hat got stuck in a tree! The babies' hats were all securely
fastened.
Inverted commasRewrite this short passage and add all necessary inverted commas.
It’s time to go now, said Zac. We don’t want to be late for dinner.
OK, replied Zane, let’s go! So, they set off straightaway.
That was a great match! said Zac, as he pedalled off down the road.
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“It's time to go now,” said Zac. “We don't want to be late for dinner.”
“OK,” replied Zane, “let's go!” So they set off straight away.
“That was a great match!” said Zac, as he pedalled off down the road.
Challenge – Look at the picture and write a few sentences about what you imagine to be happening. Use capital letters, full stops, commas, apostrophes and inverted commas.
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“The coral reef is amazing!” Lucy thought to herself,
as she looked at the brightly coloured fish. “It's like
being on a different planet!”
Phew!
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ParenthesisB
A piece of extra information added to a sentence is called a parenthesis. The sentence would still make sense if the extra information was removed. We can use commas, parentheses (brackets) or dashes to separate a parenthesis from the rest of the sentence.
Examples: My pet dog, who is called Gnasher, is very friendly. Daisy (my mum’s car) is quite old. His swollen foot−the size of a football−was extremely painful.
You will notice that using brackets makes the parenthesis easy to see. Also, using dashes draws more attention to the extra information.
Rewrite this sentence and separate the extra information using parentheses (brackets).
Gnasher my neighbour's dog is on the loose again.
2
Whether you use brackets, commas or dashes around extra information in a sentence is your choice. Sometimes there can be too many commas. Look at this sentence:
My pencil case, containing pencils, pens, a rubber and a ruler, is, in my opinion, the coolest case around!
Add a pair of brackets to replace two of the commas.
4
Write a sentence of your own including a parenthesis. Use your choice of punctuation marks around the extra information.
5
I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI know three ways of separating a parenthesis
from the rest of a sentence.
Rewrite this sentence using a pair of dashes in the right places.
My friend's cat a very rare breed is worth a lot of money.
3
Write this sentence again using commas to separate the extra information from the rest of the sentence.
Jake who enjoys eating popcorn is going to the cinema.
1
OK!
Jake, who enjoys eating popcorn, is going to the cinema.
Gnasher (my neighbour's dog) is on the loose again.
My friend's cat−a very rare breed−is worth a lot of money.
My dad's car−a complete wreck−wouldn't start this morning.
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI know how to use commas to avoid confusion
or to make things clear.
Without commas, these sentences would have strange meanings. Add a comma to each one.
Most of the time travellers worry about losing their luggage.
We’re going to decorate the lounge and Dad will be pleased.
“I’m starving!” exclaimed Josie. “Let’s eat Grandma”, she said.
1
Rewrite this short passage and add all the necessary commas.
It was a frosty morning in November and December was approaching fast. After eating his breakfast Josh packed his bag. Carefully he placed his sandwiches water bottle and books inside. He patted his pet dog Rover and set off to school.
2
Sometimes we need to put a subordinate clause in the middle of a sentence. We put commas before and after the subordinate clause. Rewrite these sentences, adding two commas to each.
Charlie when he noticed the time ran to the bus stop.
The old book which was very precious had come from Africa.
To my surprise when I looked on the �oor I spotted the missing coin.
3
Ohno!
Using commasC
• to separate words in a list We took knives, forks, spoons and plates • after fronted adverbials Without thinking twice, she dived in. • with a parenthesis The twins, who loved to play tricks, changed places. • between main clauses They went to the station, but the train had gone.
Sometimes commas are necessary to avoid confusion.Example: She ate her sandwiches and her brother smiled. She ate her sandwiches, and her brother smiled. (She didn’t eat her brother.)
It was a frosty morning in November, and December was approaching fast.
After eating his breakfast, Josh packed his bag. Carefully, he placed his
sandwiches, water bottle and books inside. He patted his pet dog, Rover,
and set off to school.
Charlie, when he noticed the time, ran to the bus stop.
The old book, which was very precious, had come from Africa.
To my surprise, when I looked on the floor, I spotted the missing coin.
,
,
,
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI understand how to use semicolons.
SemicolonsD
Semicolons can replace coordinating conjunctions linking main clauses. Example: The wind was quite strong, and the waves were crashing against the pier. The wind was quite strong; the waves were crashing against the pier.
They can also be used to separate phrases or clauses in a list.Example: The train was full. There were children going home from school; people going home from work; tourists from France, Spain and Italy; and quite a few pets! (You need a semicolon between the last two things in the list.)
Write this sentence again and add semicolons where they are needed.
Joe's school bag contained: a pencil case full of pens, pencils and coloured paper clips, his PE kit, and a lunch box �lled with sandwiches, crisps, an apple and a biscuit.
1
Rewrite this sentence using a semicolon instead of the coordinating conjunction.
You enjoy playing outside, but I prefer to stay inside.
2
Put a tick next to the sentence that is not punctuated correctly.3
This kennel is for Fluffy the Rottweiler; this one is for Gnasher the poodle.
This kennel is for Fluffy the Rottweiler, but this one is for Gnasher the poodle.
This kennel is for Fluffy the Rottweiler; but this one is for Gnasher the poodle.
Write your own sentence with at least one semicolon in it.4
Yes!
Joe's school bag contained: a pencil case full of pens, pencils and coloured
paper clips; his PE kit; and a lunch box filled with sandwiches, crisps an
apple and a biscuit.
You enjoy playing outside; I prefer to stay inside.
My sister has three mobile phones; she won't let me use any of them!
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ColonsE
Colons can be used to introduce lists.Example: This is what you will need: pens, paper, scissors and glue.
However, some sentences work better without a colon.Example: You will need a pen, paper, scissors and glue.
We also use colons between main clauses when the second clause explains the �rst.Example: Dolphins are not �sh: they are mammals.
I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can use colons correctly.
Write your own sentence using a colon to introduce a list.3
Which sentence has correct punctuation? Tick one box.5
We know what's been worrying Annabel, her pet dog is very sick.
We know what's been worrying Annabel: her pet dog is very sick.
We know what's been worrying annabel, her pet dog is: very sick.
2 Tick one box to show where you would put a colon in this sentence.
It seems to rain more nowadays the climate seems to be changing.
Herewe go!
Rewrite this sentence and put a colon and commas where they are needed.
These are my favourite vegetables peas carrots cabbage and beans.
1
Write this sentence again and include a colon.
Winter is tough for birds snow makes it hard for them to �nd food.
4
✓
These are my favourite vegetables: peas, carrots, cabbage and beans.
Please bring: a torch, a coat, some food and a drink.
Winter is tough for birds: snow makes it hard for them to find food.
✓
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can use hyphens to make my writing easier to follow.
HyphensF
Hyphens are used in numbers such as twenty-two and in people’s ages e.g. a ten-year-old child. They are sometimes used to join pairs of words e.g. long-haired. However, we should always use them to avoid confusion with similar words.
Example: We need to re-treat the rust. not We need to retreat the rust.
And to show which words belong together.
Example: The headline was ‘woman sees man-eating shark’. not The headline was ‘woman sees man eating shark’.
Rewrite these sentences adding hyphens where they are needed to make the meaning clear.
He only had twenty pound notes in his wallet.
She was a heavy sleeping person.
The thief was quite thick skinned.
1
Tick the sentence that uses hyphens correctly.3
The retirement party was for sixty-�ve year olds and over.
The retirement party was for sixty-�ve-year-olds and over.
The retirement party was for sixty �ve-year olds and over.
Tick the sentence that makes most sense.2
I resent the letter because it was lost in the post.
I re-sent the letter because it was lost in the post.
Challenge time! Try to write two sentences of your own and include a hyphen in each one.4
OK!
✓
✓
He only had twenty-pound notes in his wallet.
She was a heavy-sleeping person.
The thief was quite thick-skinned.
My auntie is forty-five tomorrow.
My baby brother is not well-behaved.
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI know how to use dashes in my writing.
DashesG
The dash−is used for several reasons in addition to parenthesis:
• To draw attention to something. For example: To make up stories you need one thing−imagination.
• To add extra comments. For example: I’ve sorted everything out−at least I hope I have.
• To add a pause or break between two main clauses. For example: They opened the box−it was crawling with maggots.
Write this sentence again and add a dash in the correct place.
They were surprised to see Jack they thought he was in Africa.
1
Finish these sentences using a dash to add extra comments.
Monday was like any other day
Cats are very agile
2
3 Tick one box to show where you would put a dash in this sentence.
To sketch really great pictures you need one thing a pencil!
Look at this picture and write two sentences about it. The challenge is to include a dash in each sentence.
4
Great!
✓
They were surprised to see Jack−they thought he was in Africa.
−wake up, go to school, come home, and go to
bed.
−they can climb up most things and jump down from
amazing heights.
This picture is not a mess−it's modern art. The artist is
only young−she thinks she is going to be famous!
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI know how to use bullet points and numbered lists.
Bullet points and numbered listsH
If the order is important, we use numbered lists.Example: Follow these instructions: 1) Remove the lid. 2) Pour out the liquid.
Bullet points are used if the order is not important.Example: Remember: • Your handwriting is important. • Accurate spelling is required.
Colons can be used to introduce the lists.
If the list is made up of complete sentences,
use full stops at the end.
Put these instructions for making hot chocolate into a numbered list (in the correct order).
Stir well. Heat some milk. Add 4 spoons of chocolate powder. Put the milk in your favourite mug.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1
Use bullet points to �nish this sentence.
My favourite drinks are:
2
Look at this sentence and explain why it would have been better to use a numbered list.
Our classroom rules are very simple. We must:
• sit down quietly • wait outside until the teacher arrives • walk in without talking • get our books and pencil cases out
3
You cando it!
Heat some milk.
Put the milk in your favourite mug.
Add 4 spoons of chocolate powder.
Stir well.
• Lemonade
• Hot chocolate
• Ginger beer
A numbered list would have been better because the order of the rules is
important.
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If you know what a pre�x means, it will help you to work out the meaning of new words.
Example: mis + spell misspellpre�x means wrongly spell wrongly
Pre�xesA
A pre�x is a group of letters added to the front of a root word to change its meaning.
Example: re- + appear reappear
re- means again reappear means appear again
Spelling
I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI know what pre�xes are and how to use them.
Using your answers to question , write down what these words mean. Check your answers by using a dictionary.
midsummer
tricycle
intermingle
2 1
What do you think these words mean? Use their pre�xes to help you.
miscalculate
non�ction
3
Use what you know about pre�xes to �nd the words with these meanings.4
word
too populated
not understood
meaning word
organise again
half a circle
meaning
Here is a table of some pre�xes and their meanings. Can you �ll in the gaps?1
pre�x meaning
sub-
re-
mid-
tri-
pre�x meaning
anti-
pre-
un-
inter-
Wow!
The middle of summer
A cycle with three wheels
Move between
Calculate wrongly
Not fiction
belowagain
in the middlethree
opposite tobefore
notbetween
overpopulated
misunderstood
reorganise
semicircle
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI know what suf�xes are and how to use them.
Match each root word to a correct suf�x using an arrow.1
hero hopeenjoy green
-less -ish -ment -ism
Turn these adjectives into adverbs by adding -ly or -ally. You will need to change the spelling of some of the adjectives. Check your answers using a dictionary.
2
adverb
complete
�nal
happy
adjective adverb
gentle
dramatic
true
adjective
Turn these verbs into nouns by adding -ation.3
noun
prepare
verb noun
admire
verb
Now choose one of these new nouns and put it into your own sentence.
Try adding -ous to these root words to make some adjectives. Some are tricky, so check your answers using a dictionary.
4
adjective
poison
fame
danger
root word adjective
humour
glamour
courage
root word
Suf�xesB
A suf�x is a group of letters added to the end of a word to make a new word. quick + -ly quickly(Here an adjective is turned into an adverb by adding -ly.)
inform + -ation information(Here a verb is turned into a noun by adding -ation.)
OK!
I was full of admiration for the people who jumped in the sea on Christmas
day.
completelyfinallyhappily
gentlydramatically
truly
preparation admiration
poisonous humorousfamous glamorous
dangerous courageous
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can add suf�xes to root words.
More suf�xesC
With root words ending -fer, sometimes we double the r and sometimes we don’t – it depends on how the new word sounds. For example:
refer + -ing referring the fer is a strong sound so we double the r
offer + -ing offering the fer is not a strong sound so we don't
Try saying ‘referring’ and ‘offering’ out loud – it might help!
This rule works for other words ending with one vowel and a consonant. For example:
forget + -ing forgetting
Choose any two of the new words from questions and and write them in the spaces below. Next to each word, write your own sentence containing your chosen word.
3
(word) (sentence)
(word) (sentence)
1 2
Add the suf�xes below to the root words to make some new words. Check your answers using a dictionary.
2
root word
-ing
-ing
-ing
suf�x new word
garden
begin
transfer
root word
-ed
-en
-ed
suf�x new word
hunt
forgot
open
Add these suf�xes to the root words to make new words.1
suf�x
differ
prefer
transfer
suffer
root word new word
Check your answers using a dictionary.
OK!
difference
preferring
transferred
suffered
gardening
beginning
transferring
hunted
forgotten
opened
So, let's start at the beginning.
I will soon be transferring to a new school.
beginning
transferring
-ence
-ing
-ed
-ed
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Words ending -cious and -tiousD
Some adjectives end -cious or -tious and their spellings can be tricky. It may help if you know that root words ending in -ce are usually spelt with -cious.
For example: space spacious vice vicious
However, there are some you just need to remember how to spell.
Examples: anxious, precious and cautious
I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI know how to spell some words ending in -tious and -cious.
Circle the correct spelling in each pair of words. Use a dictionary to check your answers.1
infectious / infecious gracious / gratious
ambitious / ambicious nutricious / nutritious
Choose one word ending in -cious and one word ending in -tious. Write each in the space below. Next to the word, write a sentence containing the word you have just chosen.
3
(word) (sentence)
(word) (sentence)
Complete the words which have their endings missing in this passage.
The twins were enjoying their scrump birthday cake. Suddenly, Jasper, their
fero pet dog came bounding into the room. Unfortunately, he hit his head on the
table leg and knocked himself uncon . This is not a true story: it is �ct !
2
Challenge! Use a dictionary to �nd the meaning of these words. Write the meaning down in your own words.
facetious
tenacious
4
Seriously!
Making a joke out of something serious.
Being very determined and persistent.
tious
scious
cious
cautious
precious
itious
Try to be more cautious when it's icy.
Diamonds are very precious.
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can choose the correct ending for most words.
Circle the correct spelling in each pair of words below.1
of�cial / of�tial bene�tial / bene�cial �nantial / �nancial
Which one of these words is not spelled as you might expect it to be?
Give a reason for your answer.
Add -able or -ible to complete these adjectives.
reason comfort
horr �ex
incred vis
2
Tick the words below that are spelt correctly. Write down the correct spellings next to the ones that are wrongly spelt. Use a dictionary to check your answers.
3
con�dent
frequant
diligant
torrential
obediance
assistence
relevant
crucial
More word endingsE
-cial and -tial (special, partial)Remember: -cial is common after a vowel and -tial is common after a consonant
-able and -ible (enjoyable, possible)Remember: there is often a complete root word before the -able ending
-ant -ance -ent -ence (observant, decent, agent)Remember: -ent and -ence are used after 'soft c' and 'soft g' sounds
Unfortunately, this guide doesn't work for all words.
Wow!
-tial is more common when it comes after a
consonant.
financial
able
ible
ible
frequent
able
ible
ible
diligent
obedience
assistance
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI know some tricky spellings.
Tricky spellingsF
Words with the letters ough are very tricky because the letters ough can be used for several different sounds.
Examples: bought rough through ploughSay these words aloud to help you spot the different sounds.
Words with silent letters can also be tricky.Examples: doubt lamb
Watch out for words that break the 'i before e' rule e.g. seize
Use arrows to join the ough words that sound the same.1
sought enoughbough though
bought doughtough plough
Solve the clues to �nd the words with silent letters.
Mountaineers do this
A sailing boat
A season
Not really a �nger
Incorrect
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n
b
a
o
h
Explain in your own words why the word caffeine is an exception to the 'i before e except after c' rule.
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Check the spellings of these words. Put a tick next to them if they are spelt correctly or write them again if they are spelt wrongly.
3
percieve
science
hieght
wierd
sieze
receive
protien
believe
wieght
Yes!
The 'ei' sounds like 'ee' so I would expect it to be caffiene - 'ei' is not after a 'c'.
perceive
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height
weird
seize
✓
protein
✓
weight
c
y
a
t
w
l
u
r
i
t
u
h
u
m
n
t
m
b
g
m
c
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I’m con�dent I’m nearly thereI can recognise homophones.
I Homophones and other confusing words
Homophones are words that sound the same. They have different spellings and meanings.
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Look at these pairs of words and write your own short sentences to show what they mean. You can change the word endings if you need to (e.g. proceed, proceeds, proceeded, etc.). Use a dictionary to help you.
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proceed
precede
prophecy
prophesy
complement
compliment
ascent
assent
a)
b)
c)
d)
Write the correct word into each sentence.1
We what the answer would be.
She was a at the wedding.
guessed guest
Someone me a plate of biscuits.
This was written a long time in the .
past passed
You need to the ending in your story.
In the church there is an ancient stone .
altar alter
I need to my spellings.
Tonight there will be a football .
practise practice
The bride had a traditional gown.
The horse has a saddle and a .
bridle bridal
This is a tasty breakfast .
Every bike has a number on it.
cereal serial
Done!
guessed
guest
passed
past
alter
altar
bridal
bridle
cereal
serial
practise
practice
Proceed to the end of the road, and turn left.
A rash often precedes other symptoms.
A prophecy predicts what might happen in the future.
I prophesy that they won't come back.
Cheese is a good complement to biscuits.
You can compliment someone if they win.
It was a steep ascent to the top of the hill.
The teacher gave her assent to our suggestion.
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