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Synonym or antonym?
Synonyms are words that have similar meaning; antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Each of the following sentences contains either a pair of synonyms or a pair of antonyms. Underline each pair of words and then write in the box beside it whether they are synonyms or antonyms.
Synonyms in a non-fiction text
Synonyms are words that have similar meaning. When we write a non-fiction text, we often need to use synonyms so that we do not keep repeating the same word. Read through this passage. Every underlined word can be paired a synonym (also underlined) in the text. Can you find all the pairs of synonyms?
Using adverbs to connect clauses
A subordinate clause contains a subject and a verb, but it needs to be attached to a main clause because it cannot make sense on its own. Clauses can be linked by conjunctions, prepositions and adverbs. Adverbs are used to show sequence (eventually, finally, meanwhile), contrast (however, on the other hand) or cause and effect (therefore, subsequently). Which of the red adverbs from inside the brackets above would fit into the sentences below?
Writing main clauses
A main clause can stand on its own and make complete sense. It is a simple sentence. A subordinate clause depends on the main clause to make sense. The following sentences are all missing their main clauses. Can you write them in where you think they should go?
Writing simple, compound and complex sentences
Look at each of the following pictures. Can you write a simple, compound and complex sentence to go with each one?
An introduction to short division
Do you know how to do short division? Here's a quick method to try...
Bridging through 10: subtraction
When we subtract a one-digit number from a two-digit number, it can be helpful to use the ‘bridging’ method. Can you use this method to work out these sums?
Bridging through 30: addition
When we add a two-digit number and a one-digit number, it can be helpful to use the ‘bridging’ method. Can you use this method to work out these sums?
Bridging through 10: addition
When we add two one-digit numbers where the answer is more than ten, it can be helpful to use the bridging method. Can you use this method to answer these questions?
Bridging through tens: subtraction
When you subtract a one-digit number from a two-digit number, it can be helpful to use the bridging method as it will help you to do similar subtractions in your head. Can you use this method to answer these sums?