Writing part two of the main body of a diary entry | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Match the keywords to their definitions.

• relative complex sentence

• a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause

• non-finite clause

• a type of subordinate clause that begins with a relative pronoun

• non-finite complex sentence

• a subordinate clause that begins with a verb in the progressive tense

• relative clause

• a sentence formed of a main and a non-finite subordinate clause

Answer explanation

'Who' and 'which' are examples of relative pronouns.

Match the clause types to their definitions.

• relative

• contains a verb and does not make sense on its own

• subordinate

• contains a verb and makes sense on its own

• main

• a type of subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun

Answer explanation

A main clause makes sense on its own whilst a subordinate clause does not.

A __________ sentence contains a main clause and a subordinate clause.

• simple

• compound

• complex

Answer explanation

We have been learning about different types of complex sentence.

Match the complex sentence types to their definitions.

• adverbial complex

• formed of a main and an adverbial subordinate clause

• relative complex

• formed of a main and a non-finite subordinate clause

• non-finite complex

• formed of a main and a relative subordinate clause

Answer explanation

Using a range of sentence types enhances text cohesion.

Match the complex sentence types to their examples.

• non-finite complex

• I grabbed a shield, which felt heavy in my arms.

• relative complex

• As it gazed at me, I shuddered.

• adverbial complex

• Flying around the arena, the dragon roared angrily.

Answer explanation

We can vary the placement of the subordinate clause to enhance cohesion.

Select the suffix found in progressive tense verbs.

• -ed

• -ing

• -ful

• -ly

Answer explanation

A non-finite subordinate clause can begin with a verb in the progressive tense.