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Which of the following is an example of a fronted adverbial?
Which of the following is an example of a fronted adverbial?
In direct speech, punctuation is placed outside the quotation marks.
In direct speech, punctuation is placed outside the quotation marks.
False
What is the past tense of the verb 'run'?
What is the past tense of the verb 'run'?
ran
Add a preposition to this sentence.
The cat climbed _____ the tree.
Add a preposition to this sentence. The cat climbed _____ the tree.
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Match the following nouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs with their examples:
Match the following nouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs with their examples:
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Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
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Commas are necessary after fronted adverbials in a sentence.
Commas are necessary after fronted adverbials in a sentence.
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Rewrite this sentence with inverted commas.
I'm going to the park said Tom.
Rewrite this sentence with inverted commas. I'm going to the park said Tom.
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The bird sang _______ in the morning.
The bird sang _______ in the morning.
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Match the following types of words with their correct definitions:
Match the following types of words with their correct definitions:
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Study Notes
Fronted Adverbials
- A fronted adverbial is a word or phrase that describes when, where, or how something happened.
- They are placed at the beginning of a sentence.
- Examples:
- Yesterday, I went to the park.
- In the garden, the flowers were blooming.
- Quickly, she ran to the bus stop.
Direct Speech
- Direct speech is when you write down the exact words that someone has said.
- It is enclosed in quotation marks.
- Example:
- "I am going to the shop," said John.
Prepositions
- Prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.
- They tell us where, when, or how something is.
- Examples:
- on the table
- under the chair
- before lunch
- with my friend
Capital Letters for Proper Nouns
- Proper nouns are names of specific people, places, or things.
- They always start with a capital letter.
- Examples:
- John
- London
- Tuesday
Commas After Fronted Adverbials
- After a fronted adverbial, you need to put a comma.
- Example:
- Yesterday, I went to the park.
Full Stops, Question Marks, and Explanation Marks
- Full stops are used at the end of a sentence.
- Question marks are used at the end of a question.
- Exclamation marks are used at the end of a sentence to show excitement or strong feelings.
Past and Present Tense
- The past tense is used to talk about things that happened in the past.
- The present tense is used to talk about things that are happening now.
- Examples:
- Past tense: I played football yesterday.
- Present tense: I play football every week.
Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs
- Nouns are words that name people, places, or things.
- Adjectives are words that describe nouns.
- Verbs are words that show action or a state of being.
- Adverbs are words that describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Alliteration
- Alliteration is when two or more words in a sentence start with the same sound.
- Example:
- Big blue balloon.
Simile
- A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like" or "as".
- Example:
- The sun is like a giant orange.
Grammar Test for Grade 4 Students
- Instructions: Answer the following questions to the best of your ability.
- Total Questions: 20
- Time Limit: 30 Minutes
Types of Fronted Adverbials
- Question 1: Circle the fronted adverbial in the sentence: "Yesterday, we went to the park."
- Question 2: Write a sentence using the fronted adverbial "Quickly."
- Question 3: Write a sentence with the fronted adverbial "Before breakfast."
Direct Speech
- Question 4: Rewrite the sentence using direct speech: "She asked if I wanted to go to the zoo."
- Question 5: Write a sentence using direct speech with an exclamation mark.
Prepositions
- Question 6: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: "The cat jumped ____ the table."
- Question 7: Choose the correct preposition for the sentence: "The ball rolled ____ the hill."
- Question 8: Write a sentence using the preposition "under".
Capital Letters for Proper Nouns
- Question 9: Correct this sentence: "The boy's name is david."
- Question 10: Write a sentence that includes the proper noun "London" using the capital letter correctly.
Commas After Fronted Adverbials
- Question 11: Add a comma to the correct place in this sentence: "Yesterday we went to the store."
- Question 12: Write a sentence with a fronted adverbial and a comma after it.
Full Stops, Question Marks, and Explanation Marks
- Question 13: Write a sentence that includes a question mark.
- Question 14: Write a sentence that includes an exclamation mark.
- Question 15: Add the correct punctuation to the sentence: "What is your favourite colour".
Past and Present Tense
- Question 16: Change the verb in the sentence to the past tense: "He plays the piano."
- Question 17: Write a sentence using the verb "eat" in the present tense.
Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs, and Adverbs
- Question 18: Underline the noun in this sentence: "The red car is parked outside."
- Question 19: Circle the adjective in this sentence: "The beautiful bird sang a sweet song."
- Question 20: Identify the verb and adverb in the sentence: "The children ran quickly to the park."
Alliteration and Similes
- Question 21: Write a sentence that uses alliteration. (Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.")
- Question 22: Write a sentence using a simile. (Example: "The sky was as blue as a sapphire.")
Study Notes
Types of Fronted Adverbials
- Fronted adverbials are words or phrases that come at the beginning of a sentence.
- They tell us when, where, or how something happened.
- Examples: Yesterday, quickly, before breakfast.
Direct Speech
- Direct speech is when the exact words spoken are written.
- It is always enclosed in quotation marks.
- Examples: "I'm going to the park," she said. "Can you help me?" she asked.
Prepositions
- Prepositions connect nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence.
- They show the relationship between things, like where something is located.
- Examples: in, on, under, over, behind, beside.
Capital Letters for Proper Nouns
- Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things.
- They always start with a capital letter.
- Examples: John, London, Monday, Earth, the United States.
Commas After Fronted Adverbials
- A comma is placed after a fronted adverbial to separate it from the rest of the sentence.
- Example: Quickly, the dog ran towards the ball.
Full Stops, Question Marks and Explanation Marks
- Use a full stop at the end of a sentence or statement.
- Use a question mark at the end of a sentence that asks a question.
- Use an explanation mark at the end of a sentence that shows strong emotion, like excitement, surprise or anger.
Past and Present Tense
- Past tense: This form of verbs describes actions that happened in the past.
- Present tense: This form of verbs describes actions that are happening now.
Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs, and Adverbs
- Noun: A noun names a person, place, or thing.
- Adjective: An adjective describes a noun.
- Verb: A verb shows action or being.
- Adverb: An adverb describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
Alliteration and Similes
- Alliteration: The repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words.
- Simile: A comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as".
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Test your knowledge on fronted adverbials, direct speech, prepositions, and the correct use of capital letters for proper nouns. This quiz covers essential grammar concepts to help improve your writing skills. Challenge yourself with examples and explanations.
