Planning the second recount paragraph of a journalistic report about the Titanic | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Match the keywords to their definitions.

• non-finite complex sentence

• a subordinate clause starting with a progressive (-ing) verb

• main clause

• a tense that denotes ongoing action over a period of time

• progressive tense

• clear, exact and particular information

• non-finite (-ing) clause

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

• specific information

• a group of words that contains a verb and makes sense

Answer explanation

Understanding the meanings of these words enables us to use a wide range of sentence types and structures in our writing.

Match each part of the recount paragraph to its function.

• specific information

• links on to the next paragraph

• linking sentence

• gives the reader detailed facts about aspects of the event

• introductory sentence

• introduces the reader to what the paragraph will be about

Answer explanation

The paragraphs in the recount section of a journalistic report can follow this structure.

Which word is a verb in the progressive tense?

• dance

• dancer

• dancing

• danced

Answer explanation

A verb written in the progressive tense starts a non-finite subordinate clause.

A non-finite (-ing) complex sentence includes which of these?

• a verb written in the progressive tense

• a main clause

• a non-finite subordinate clause

• two actions happening simultaneously

• a relative clause

Answer explanation

A relative clause is found in a relative complex sentence.

Identify the verb in the following non-finite clause: 'Occupying a large space on the starboard side, a vast indoor swimming pool is accessible to first-class passengers.'

• occupying

• starboard

• pool

• accessible

• passengers

Answer explanation

'Occupying' is the verb that the swimming pool (a noun) is doing.

Which of these sentences is a non-finite (-ing) complex sentence?

• Although the ship's design is impressive, many have applauded her interiors.

• First class passengers' bedrooms, which are on the top deck, enjoy ocean views.

• Costing approximately $7.5 million, the ship's design has had no expense spared.

Answer explanation

A non-finite complex sentence includes a main clause and a non-finite subordinate clause.