Sentence Forms (AQA GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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What is a clause?
What is a clause?
A part of a sentence with subject & verb
How many clauses does a simple sentence contain?
How many clauses does a simple sentence contain?
Just one clause
What effects can simple sentences create?
What effects can simple sentences create?
Emphasis, tension, or abrupt tone
Which words join clauses in compound sentences?
Which words join clauses in compound sentences?
'but', 'and', or 'so'
What is true about both parts of a compound sentence?
What is true about both parts of a compound sentence?
Both must work independently
How many clauses in a complex sentence can stand alone?
How many clauses in a complex sentence can stand alone?
Only one clause
Where are statement sentences most commonly found?
Where are statement sentences most commonly found?
Newspaper articles, reports, reviews
Why do writers use questions in their texts?
Why do writers use questions in their texts?
To engage readers & make them think
What type of verbs do orders and commands use?
What type of verbs do orders and commands use?
Imperative verbs
Where do exclamations frequently appear?
Where do exclamations frequently appear?
In persuasive writing
What effect can short, simple sentences create?
What effect can short, simple sentences create?
Build tension or worried atmosphere
What is inversion in sentence structure?
What is inversion in sentence structure?
Altering normal word order for emphasis