Worksheet on Simple Sentences: When to Use
English
Grade 8
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~18 mins
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This worksheet focuses on understanding when to use simple sentences, with examples drawn from modern fiction. It helps students analyze sentence structures and their impact in storytelling.
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Worksheet on Simple Sentences: When to Use
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Understanding Simple Sentences in Modern Fiction
In the quiet town of Millbrook, Emma hurried down the street. The sun was setting, casting an orange glow over the buildings. She paused outside her favorite bookstore, breathing in the scent of old pages and fresh coffee. Inside, the shelves were packed with stories waiting to be discovered. Emma reached for a novel, her heart pounding with excitement. She loved these quiet evenings, where words came alive in her imagination. Suddenly, a loud noise startled her—she looked up, puzzled. The story of her day was simple but vivid—each moment captured in short, clear sentences that drew her into her world.
1.
What is the main purpose of using simple sentences in Emma's story?
[2 marks]2.
Identify two sentences in the passage that are simple and explain their effect.
[3 marks]3.
Which sentence in the passage uses a simple structure to emphasize Emma’s feelings?
Aa) The sun was setting, casting an orange glow over the buildings.
Bb) She paused outside her favorite bookstore, breathing in the scent of old pages and fresh coffee.
Cc) Emma reached for a novel, her heart pounding with excitement.
Dd) Inside, the shelves were packed with stories waiting to be discovered.
4.
Why might an author choose to use a series of short, simple sentences in a suspenseful scene?
[3 marks]5.
Analyze how the sentences in the final paragraph contribute to the mood of the scene.
6.
Create a short paragraph describing a modern fiction scene using only simple sentences. Make sure to convey mood and setting effectively.
7.
Select the best example of a simple sentence from the options below:
Aa) The storm raged outside, a relentless force of nature that left everyone trembling.
Bb) The wind howled through the night.
Cc) As night fell, the town quieted, and the stars emerged.
Dd) She thought about the mysterious letter she received earlier.
8.
How does the use of simple sentences affect the pacing of a story?
[2 marks]9.
In your own words, explain when it is most effective to use simple sentences in fiction.
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