Martin, who plays the guitar, is in a band.

Nandos, where we eat every Thursday, is my favourite restaurant.

My cat, whose claws are very sharp, is called Tumble.

December, when it usually snows, is my favourite month of the year.

Carrots, which help you see in the dark, grow in the ground.

The young boy, whose mother is a baker, will bring a cake.

The boy, whose dad was a teacher, loved school.

No, the sentence would not make sense as the part being removed is part of the main clause.

Yes, the sentence would make sense as the relative clause is non-essential and adds extra information to the main clause.

This sentence is a complex sentence because it has a main clause after the subordinate clause and the clauses are separated with a comma.

This is not a complex sentence as it does not have a subordinate conjunction. It has a coordinating conjunction which makes it a compound sentence.

The clause underlined is a subordinate clause as it is dependent on the main clause to make sense and cannot be a sentence alone.

The clause underlined is the main clause because it does not have a subordinating conjunction and it makes sense alone.

The dragon's scales are as...

Its wings spread out like...

With eyes that gleam like...

The dragon's tail swishes...

As it breathes, you can see...

Standing tall, the dragon...

The dragon's roar echoes...

Its claws are sharp enough to...

The dragon's fiery breath...

Covered in scales, its body...

Five Lines

• The poem must have exactly 5 lines.

Syllable Pattern

• Line 1: 2 syllables

• Line 2: 4 syllables

• Line 3: 6 syllables

• Line 4: 8 syllables

• Line 5: 2 syllables

Part of Speech Pattern

• Line 1: A noun (subject of the poem).

• Line 2: Two adjectives describing the noun.

• Line 3: Three action verbs related to the noun.

• Line 4: A four-word phrase or sentence describing the subject.

• Line 5: One word (noun or synonym) summarizing the subject.

Three Lines

• The poem must have exactly 3 lines.

Syllable Pattern

• Line 1: 5 syllables

• Line 2: 7 syllables

• Line 3: 5 syllables

Nature or Seasonal Theme

• The poem traditionally focuses on nature, seasons, or a moment in time.

No Rhyming

• The haiku does not need to rhyme.

Present Tense

• The haiku is written in the present tense to capture a single moment or observation.

No Fixed Structure

• The poem can have any number of lines.

No Set Syllable Count

• There is no required syllable pattern or rhyme scheme.

Natural Flow

• The poem should have a natural rhythm, often resembling everyday speech.

Line Breaks and Stanzas

• Line breaks and stanzas are used intentionally to emphasize certain ideas or images.

Imagery and Emotion

• The poem focuses on strong imagery and emotion to convey its message or theme.

Creative Freedom

• There is flexibility in word choice, line length, and structure, allowing for personal expression.

Five Lines

• The poem must have exactly 5 lines.

Rhyme Scheme

• The rhyme scheme must follow an AABBA pattern.

Syllable Pattern

• Lines 1, 2, and 5: 8-9 syllables

• Lines 3 and 4: 5-6 syllables

Humorous or Light Tone

• The poem typically has a humorous, playful, or whimsical tone.

Narrative Element

• The poem often tells a short story or describes a character, event, or situation.

End with a Punchline

• The final line usually contains a twist or punchline that completes the story.

  
  

Two-Part Phrase

• A kenning must consist of two descriptive words or phrases.

Metaphorical Meaning

• The phrase should metaphorically represent a noun, often relating to nature, objects, or people.

Creativity and Imagery

• The words used should evoke strong imagery and creativity, allowing the reader to visualize the meaning.

Alliteration (Optional)

• The words can use alliteration to enhance the poetic quality, although this is not mandatory.

Clarity of Meaning

• The kenning should clearly convey the intended noun or idea without being too obscure.

In the morning, the boy woke from his dream.

Because it was cold, she put on her thick coat.

In the playground, the children laughed and played.

All of a sudden, they heard a scream.

Excitedly, Niamh ran home to see her birthday cake.

She is correct because it tells us when something happened. The sentence would be 'In the morning, the postman will deliver our letters.'

During the summer holidays, the teenagers had been camping with their friends once or twice.

"In large groups" fits best as it explains the manner in which dolphins do this.

Teacher will mark.