Starter quiz
- Which of the following best describes the purpose of paragraphing in writing?
- To increase word count
- To use more punctuation
- To break up dialogue
- To organise and structure ideas ✓
- To create a rhyme scheme
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- Which word is the most powerful replacement for "good"?
- Fine
- Okay
- Acceptable
- Excellent ✓
- Usual
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- Which sentence demonstrates the best grammar choice?
- She don't like apples.
- Him and I went shopping.
- They was at the park.
- She isn't feeling well today. ✓
- Her have a new dress.
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- When should a new paragraph be started in a narrative?
- After every sentence
- When introducing a new rhyme
- Every 100 words
- When introducing a different speaker in dialogue ✓
- Only at the beginning and end
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- Which word is the most powerful replacement for "happy"?
- Content
- Pleased
- Cheerful
- Emotion-filled
- Elated ✓
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- Which sentence best illustrates powerful vocabulary?
- Nodding peacefully by the fire was a small black cat.
- The storm raged outside all night.
- The food tastes absolutely stunning
- The painting evoked an ineffable nostalgia. ✓
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