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Crafting sentence structures for precise effect in descriptive writing

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS3 English (2)

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  • Q1
    What is an adjective?
    a doing, being or having word
    a word that describes or modifies a noun
    the person, place or object that is doing the action
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the purpose of descriptive writing?
    to write in a detailed and interesting way
    to lay out information in a factual way
    to convince the reader of your argument
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following uses the triple technique?
    it was wondrously glowing
    it was bright, luminescent, radiant
    it sparked and shone like the rising sun
    30s
  • Q4
    What is a preposition?
    a word that shows direction and place etc.
    the person, place or thing that is doing the action
    a word that modifies an adjective, verb or adverb
    30s
  • Q5
    What is an embedded clause?
    a clause at the beginning of a sentence
    a clause in the middle of a sentence
    a clause at the end of a sentence
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following adjectives creates an intimidating impression?
    taut
    timid
    colossal
    30s

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