English year 4

• What does "Spag" refer to in writing?


  Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar
• What are the specific options available for learning about Spag?


  • Basic sentence structure
  • Punctuation rules
  • Parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.)
  • Subject-verb agreement
  • Common spelling mistakes
  • Using apostrophes correctly
  • Homophones and their usage
• What is the purpose of full stops (periods) in writing?


  To mark the end of a complete sentence.
• When should full stops be used?


  At the end of declarative and imperative sentences.
• What follows a full stop at the beginning of a new sentence?


  A capital letter.
• How are full stops used in abbreviations?


  They are placed after each abbreviated term (e.g., Mr., Dr.).
• Which sentence uses full stops correctly? "I love pizza. It's my favourite food." or "I love pizza It's my favourite food."?


  I love pizza. It's my favourite food.
• Why is the sentence "I love pizza It's my favourite food." incorrect?


  It is missing a full stop between two complete thoughts.
• Which sentence is punctuated correctly? "The sun is shining. Birds are singing in the trees." or "The sun is shining Birds are singing in the trees."?


  The sun is shining. Birds are singing in the trees.
• What are the main uses of commas in writing?


  To separate elements in a sentence, create pauses, and clarify meaning.
• What are the five important uses of commas?


  1. To separate items in a list
  2. To separate clauses in complex sentences
  3. To set off introductory phrases
  4. To separate adjectives describing the same noun
  5. To set off non-essential information
• Which sentence correctly uses commas in a list? "For lunch, I had a sandwich, an apple, and a glass of milk." or "For lunch, I had a sandwich an apple and a glass of milk."?


  For lunch, I had a sandwich, an apple, and a glass of milk.
• What is the purpose of question marks in writing?


  To indicate that a sentence is asking for information.
• When should a question mark be used?


  At the end of direct questions.
• Which sentence correctly uses a question mark? "Have you seen my keys anywhere?" or "I was wondering if you've seen my keys?"?


  Have you seen my keys anywhere?
• What are exclamation marks used for in writing?


  To express strong emotions, emphasis, or to indicate a forceful command.
• What are the key points for using exclamation marks?


  • Used sparingly for maximum effect
  • Indicate excitement, surprise, anger, or other strong emotions
  • Can be used with interjections or short phrases
  • Should not be overused in formal writing