English
Grammar & Punctuation
Language
9–10 yrs
Grammar Terms: Modal Verbs and Clauses
语法术语：情态动词与从句
Description
Know and use Year 5 grammar terminology accurately when discussing reading and writing: modal verb, relative pronoun, relative clause, parenthesis, bracket, dash, cohesion, ambiguity
Mastery Evidence
- Label a relative clause in a sentence and identify the relative pronoun that introduces it, using correct terminology
- Explain why a pair of brackets or dashes creates a parenthesis and describe its function using the term 'parenthesis'
- Use the terms 'modal verb', 'cohesion', and 'ambiguity' when discussing how a writer has achieved particular effects in a text
Assessment Prompt
If you ask your child what a "modal verb" or a "relative clause" is, can they give you a clear explanation and point to an example in a sentence?
