Writing part 1 of the climax of 'The Firework Maker's Daughter' | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

True or false? We should use a range of sentences in our writing.

Answer explanation

We should use a range of simple, compound and complex sentences in our writing.

Which type of sentence can be effective for communicating a key moment of emotional shift for Lila?

• a complex sentence

• a compound sentence

• a simple sentence

Answer explanation

Using a short simple sentence to convey a key moment in the climax also conveys an emotional shift.

Match the sentence type to its definition.

• complex sentence

• a sentence formed of two main clauses and a joining word

• compound sentence

• a sentence formed of at least one main clause and a subordinate clause

• simple sentence

• a sentence made of just one main clause with just one idea

Answer explanation

Using a variety of these sentence types supports text flow for the reader.

What does an adverbial complex sentence consist of?

• one main clause

• two main clauses

• a main clause and an adverbial clause

Answer explanation

The adverbial clause can begin the sentence and be separated from the main clause by a comma, or the adverbial clause can come second and stretch the main clause.

Which of the following conjunctions can be used to begin an adverbial clause?

• as

• when

• and

• but

• that

Answer explanation

'as' and 'when' are used to indicate time and 'that' is used to add detail.

What kind of fronted adverbial can be used to describe the way Lila did something or the way she felt while doing it?

• fronted adverbial of time

• fronted adverbial of manner

• fronted adverbial of place

Answer explanation

Fronted adverbials of manner are a great device for conveying Lila's emotions.