Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Revision

In which sentence is the apostrophe used for possession?

• The teachers’ coats were hanging in the staffroom.
• We can magnetise the nail.
• Let’s hope it warms up soon.
• The children wear their scarves when it’s cold.

What's the name for a word that is opposite in meaning to another word? (e.g. calm / aggressive) (e.g. arid / wet)

(a)  

What is an adverbial?

• Indicates spoken words
• Gives extra information about time, place and manner
• I don't know
• Joins clauses in a sentence

A simple sentence is a sentence consisting of only one clause?

• True
• False

What is the grammatical term for the underlined words in the sentence below?

(a)  

What is a relative clause?

• Words that describe a noun and can't stand alone
• Group of words without verb
• Part of main clause
• Santa Clause's cousin

What does a possessive apostrophe show?

• Ownership of something
• Words that describe a noun
• Group of words without verb
• Clauses that form part of main clause

What is a group of words without a verb called?

• reporting clause
• direct speech
• pronoun
• phrase

_{What is the bold part of the sentence?} ^{The spectators were excited} when the colourful carnival floats reached them.

• main clause
• subordinate clause
• expanded noun phrase
• direct speech

_{Is the bold part of the sentence a phrase or clause?} ^{The sun shone} in the bright blue sky.

• phrase
• clause