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replied. // When we arrived at the kennels on Saturday, the breeder took us into the
kennel area and showed us the litter of puppies. They were so cute! // The puppy we

had chosen was a yellow Labrador with ginger ears. The breeder had called him Sammy,
so we decided to keep the name. // He came over to us when we entered the room and
licked my hand. We then spent some time watching him play with the other pups before
taking him home. // Yesterday we had spoken to the vet for advice on what to feed our
pup and how to look after him. We had then gone to the local pet shop to buy everything
we needed. // When we got home, Sammy explored the house and played with some toys
we had bought for him. He was particularly interested in my school bag which I had to
hide away in the cupboard in case he chewed up my books!

Task 2; (1 point)
One point awarded if paragraphs are indented, capital letters and full stops used
correctly and commas used to add detail to some sentences.

Task 3: Find your own evidence (2 points)

Up to two points awarded if paragraphs have been used correctly in a sample of writing
(from any subject).

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Target 6: Apostrophes – Rule 1 (contractions)

Task 1: (1 point)

a) The completed table is shown below:

long form missing letter(s) shortened form
it is i it’s

I will wi I’ll

they are a they’re
should not o shouldn’t

she will wi she’ll
I would woul I’d

could have ha could’ve
do not o don’t

are not o aren’t
he had ha he’d

b) Sentences showing contractions.

1. Julie won’t be able to come because she can’t get a child minder.

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