English Language GCSE
Minor Sentence
What Minor Sentence means in English Language GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Minor Sentence
A sentence that does not contain a main verb, often used for dramatic impact (e.g., 'Silence.').
Topics that use Minor Sentence
- Writing imaginatively and creatively (OCR GCSE)
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Using Minor Sentence in the exam
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