What do you think about the image at the top of this post? Why are people annoyed at the Council?
This is a perfect news story that illustrates the importance of correct grammar and punctuation. Click on the link below and watch the video that shows how punctuation can change the meaning of sentences.
This week, in grammar, we are going to focus on hyphens. Watch this video to recap what you already know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F7wFwdcfKg
Can you match these compound adjectives to their descriptions?
Comment your 3 compound adjectives on this post.
Can you explain what the two possible meanings are to these ambiguous phrases?
In your home learning packs, you have been given a text which uses hyphens but can you work out why they have been used? Is it for clarity, to make a new noun, a new adjective, for informality, a new line or other reasons?
The worksheet and answer sheet are available if you click the link below.