OCR Cambridge Award/Certificate in English Entry Level 1–3 and Level 1 and 2

Entry Level 1 Unit 2(05430) – Understand simple words and punctuation Entry Level 2 Unit 7(05431) – Understand simple phrases and sentences Entry Level 3Unit 12(05432) – Understand meaning in compound sentences Level 1Unit 19(05433) –Interpret meaning in sentences in straightforward texts Level 2Unit 26(05434) –Interpret meaning in sentences in complex texts Understanding Sentences

Structure Punctuation Tone and style Understanding Sentences

When you read a sentence, the way it is written helps the reader understand the meaning. The use of capital letters, punctuation, language and tone all help us make more sense of the words. Structure

Capital letters Full stops Apostrophe Exclamation mark Speech marks Semi colon Commas C LC L. ‘ ‘ ! ! “ ” ; ;, What do these mean? Punctuation

Question marks are used when someone has asked a question, for example, what is your name? Speech marks go around spoken words at the beginning and at the end of the words. For example, “can I have a return ticket to Manchester please?” Exclamation marks give power to words or can mean shouting, for example, shut up! Punctuation

Capital letters are needed to begin a new sentence and when using (for example) people’s names, place names, book titles and film titles. Full stops are used to separate sentences and start new ones when we want to say something else. Punctuation

Sandra had a tuna sandwich, yoghurt and an apple for lunch. Commas are used within a sentence to list things. For example: Punctuation

Sarah had a skipping rope, which her sister had given to her. They are also used to separate clauses, such as: Punctuation

sandra was eating a large pizza with ham cheese and tomatoes on it she was getting fed up with it so she decided to give the rest to the dog the dog was hungry and jumping all over Capital letters CommasFull stops Copy out the words below and then put the punctuation where you think it should go. Activity

Adding tone and a different style to a sentence helps to set the mood: The blackness of the woods seemed to wrap around us, as we crept our way through its spooky path. The woods were dark and scary. Tone and style

You would use a different style to write a complaint than you would to write an to your friend. Adding tone and a different style to a sentence helps to set the mood: Tone and style

What will you cover… This presentation just concentrates on Understanding Sentences, but you may also look at other English skills you will need to be successful as well. This helps you understand how each skill is used together with other skills, and helps you use your English skills in everyday life.

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