Worksheet on Sentence Length Variety: Short for Impact
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focused on identifying and correcting errors related to sentence length variety, emphasising the impact of short sentences in writing for Year 9 students.
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Worksheet on Sentence Length Variety: Short for Impact
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Sentence Length and Impact
The city was bustling. People hurried past. Cars honked loudly. The noise was overwhelming. In the midst of the chaos, a lone figure paused. She took a deep breath, gathering her courage. The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the skyline. Everything felt momentous. Suddenly, she stepped forward. Her heart pounded. The decision was made. She would face her fears today.
1.
Identify three sentences in the passage that are too short and could be expanded for better flow.
[2 marks]2.
Rewrite the sentence: 'She took a deep breath.' to include more descriptive detail.
[2 marks]B
Error Correction Practice
The city was bustling. People hurried past. Cars honked loudly. The noise was overwhelming. In the midst of the chaos, a lone figure paused. She took a deep breath, gathering her courage. The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the skyline. Everything felt momentous. Suddenly, she stepped forward. Her heart pounded. The decision was made. She would face her fears today.
1.
Identify and correct the sentence that is too short and could be combined for better impact.
[3 marks]2.
Rewrite the sentence: 'Everything felt momentous.' to improve its impact with varied sentence length.
[3 marks]3.
Explain why short sentences can be effective in a narrative. Provide one example from the passage.
[3 marks]C
Creative Writing Task
Using the checklist provided, write a short narrative that employs a variety of sentence lengths to create impact.
1.
Write a short narrative of about 150 words that uses short sentences for impact. Use the following checklist:
- Include at least 3 short sentences.
- Vary sentence length to suit tone.
- Use short sentences to emphasise key moments.
- Ensure the overall flow is smooth.
[10 marks]D
Analysis of Sentence Impact
The night was silent. Not a single sound broke the darkness. Then, a whisper. Soft, barely audible. The tension was palpable. Suddenly, a shout. The silence shattered. Everything changed in an instant.
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Identify two moments where short sentences intensify the mood. Explain your choices.
[3 marks]2.
How does the short sentence 'The silence shattered.' affect the reader’s perception of the scene?
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