Varying Sentence Structure
Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader interest, and style, using techniques such as embedding clauses, using appositives, and varying sentence length
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Combine, expand and reduce sentences while preserving intended meaning.
Combine, expand and reduce sentences while preserving intended meaning.
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KS2 English
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KS2 English supports Varying Sentence Structure. An adult previews and guides; this is a learning page, not a scored quiz.
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- Combine two simple sentences into one complex sentence using subordination
- Expand a simple sentence by adding descriptive phrases and clauses
- Reduce wordy sentences by removing redundant words while preserving meaning
“When your child revises their writing, can they take a very long sentence and split it up, or take three short choppy sentences and combine them into one — choosing the version that reads best for the audience?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Grammar & Punctuation
- Age range
- Ages 10–12
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