English Mastery

Stretch Independent – Word Classes and Sentence Analysis

Pupils identify word classes in context, including words that change class, and analyse sentences into subject, verb, object, phrases and clauses, as independent-school papers require.

English MasteryAge 11+25 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Identify a word's class from its job in the sentence.
  • Find subject, verb and object.
  • Distinguish phrases, main clauses and subordinate clauses.

Core concept summaries

Key IdeasClass Is a Job, Not a CostumeTaking a Sentence ApartSee It WorkThe Trap

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

clozematchingflashcardsquizsemantic writing