Grammar and sentences Set 4 | Year 4 English

Question 31independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which option combines these ideas into a complex sentence without changing their cause: The floor was wet. I slipped.

Although I slipped, the floor became wet. I slipped and the floor dried. I slipped because the floor was wet. The floor was wet because I slipped.

VC2E4LA06

Question 32independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which option keeps the same meaning as: Because the gate was locked, we used another entrance?

The gate was locked because we used another entrance. We used another entrance because the gate was locked. We used another entrance before the gate was locked. We locked the gate after using another entrance.

VC2E4LA06

Question 33independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which option keeps the same meaning as: Before we left, we checked the windows?

We left while someone else checked the windows. We checked the windows after we left. We left before checking the windows. We checked the windows before we left.

VC2E4LA06

Question 34independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which clause tells why in: Since the bridge was closed, the bus took a different route?

Since the bridge was closed the bus took a different route a different route the bridge

VC2E4LA06

Question 35independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which sentence needs an independent clause added to complete it?

We watched the painters work. The painters cleaned their brushes. The painters worked carefully. While the painters cleaned their brushes.

VC2E4LA06

Question 36editing for clear meaning · core

Which edit completes the sentence: Because the lid was loose?

Add: very loose. Add: and because the jar was full. Add: the paint spilled. Delete lid.

VC2E4LY11 VC2E4LA06

Question 37editing for clear meaning · core

Which edit best connects these ideas as cause and result: The battery was flat. The torch would not work?

The battery was flat before the torch was yellow. The torch would not work because the battery was flat. The torch would not work but the battery was full. The battery was flat although the torch would not work.

VC2E4LY11 VC2E4LA06

Which option combines these ideas into a complex sentence without changing their cause: The floor was wet. I slipped.

Which option keeps the same meaning as: Because the gate was locked, we used another entrance?

Which option keeps the same meaning as: Before we left, we checked the windows?

Which clause tells why in: Since the bridge was closed, the bus took a different route?

Which sentence needs an independent clause added to complete it?

Which edit completes the sentence: Because the lid was loose?

Which edit best connects these ideas as cause and result: The battery was flat. The torch would not work?

Find the right place to begin