English·Grammar & Punctuation·language
Grammar Terms: Voice and Punctuation
Know and use Year 6 grammatical terminology accurately: subject, object, active voice, passive voice, synonym, antonym, ellipsis, hyphen, colon, semi-colon, bullet points
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is learning advanced grammar and punctuation skills — mastering complex sentence structures, sophisticated punctuation like colons and semi-colons, and formal writing techniques that will prepare them for secondary school and beyond.
Evidence of understanding
- Define and give examples of subject and object in sentences
- Explain the difference between active and passive voice using correct terminology
- Use terms such as ellipsis, colon, and semi-colon accurately when discussing punctuation choices
Assessment prompt
If you ask Grammar Terms: Voice and Punctuation to find the "subject" and "object" in a sentence, or to explain what a "semi-colon" or "ellipsis" does, can they give you a confident and accurate answer?
Standards alignment
Eng.App2.Y6.Term.1GB · uk-nc-2013
Terminology for pupils
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Eng.UKS2.Write.VGP.3GB · uk-nc-2013
Use grammatical terminology
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2