Editing the second half of a non-chronological report about Anglo-Saxons | English

Starter quiz

Which type of simple sentence is being described? 'This type of simple sentence gives a fact or an opinion.'
- a question
- a statement ✓
- an exclamation
- a command
Fill the gaps with the appropriate co-ordinating conjunction.
- and
  
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  They were skilled farmers ________ they were brave warriors. ✓
- , but
  
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  They ate fresh crops ________ this was unavailable all year. ✓
- , or
  
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  They could preserve food ________ they could eat it all. ✓
What type of conjunctions are only used in complex sentences?
- adverbial conjunctions
- co-ordinating conjunctions
- subordinating conjunctions ✓
What is the purpose of a conjunction in a complex sentence?
- to connect two or more clauses ✓
- to connect two main clauses
- to show the relationship between the main clause and the subordinate clause ✓
- to describe the action of something
Which sentence is a complex sentence?
- The main living area of the house contained a central hearth.
- They all gathered there because the central hall was the largest house. ✓
- Houses were made out of wattle and daub and they had thatched roofs.
Make three complex sentences by matching the subordinate clauses to the main clauses.
- Because of their society,
  
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  kings and nobles had the largest houses. ✓
- When they fought in battle,
  
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  warriors used shields made of wood and metal for protection. ✓
- As they continued innovating,
  
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  they became more effective at harvesting crops. ✓