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Writing the first part of the build-up of 'The Highwayman'

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS2 English (2)

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  • Q1
    What are the purposes of a build-up?
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  • Q2
    Which of these symbols is a hyphen?
    '
    !
    ?
    -
    ...
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  • Q3
    Match the terms to their definitions.
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  • Q4
    A hyphen can be used for which of the following functions?
    to mark the end of a sentence
    to form a compound adjective
    to separate clauses in a sentence
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  • Q5
    Which of these sentences uses a hyphenated compound adjective correctly?
    The stars twinkled in the ink-black sky,
    The stars-twinkled in the ink black sky.
    The stars twinkled in the ink black-sky.
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  • Q6
    Select the examples of show-not-tell from the list.
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