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Three ways for co-ordination in compound sentences
You can use each of the three co-ordinating conjunctions.
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- Year 3
Three ways for co-ordination in compound sentences
You can use each of the three co-ordinating conjunctions.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A simple sentence is a main clause about one idea.
- A compound sentence is a sentence formed of two main clauses and a joining word.
- Co-ordinating conjunction is the term for a word that joins two main clauses to form a compound sentence.
- There are three co-ordinating conjunctions: "and", "but" and "or".
- Each co-ordinating conjunction has a different purpose.
Keywords
Simple sentence - a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense
Main clause - a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense
Compound sentence - a sentence formed of two simple sentences and a joining word
Co-ordinating conjunction - a word that joins two main clauses to form a compound sentence
Purpose - function or job
Common misconception
Pupils think that "because" is a co-ordinating conjunction.
There are three co-ordinating conjunctions that are most frequently used in English. These are "and", "but" and "or".
Use an acronym like "BOA" to help pupils remember the three co-ordinating conjunctions taught.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which type of simple sentence tells someone to do something?
Which type of simple sentence tells someone to do something?
statement
question
exclamation
Q2.Which two punctuation marks could a statement end with?
Which two punctuation marks could a statement end with?
question mark
comma
Q3.A simple sentence is formed of one clause.
A simple sentence is formed of one clause.
Q4.Match the word class to the definition.
Match the word class to the definition.
Q5.Which type of simple sentence expresses a fact or an opinion?
Which type of simple sentence expresses a fact or an opinion?
command
question
exclamation
Q6.Which type of simple sentence expresses strong emotion or surprise?
Which type of simple sentence expresses strong emotion or surprise?
statement
command
question
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the definition of a main clause?
What is the definition of a main clause?
a word that describes a verb
a group of words with no verb
a type of sentence starter
Q2.How many main clauses are in a compound sentence?
How many main clauses are in a compound sentence?
Q3.What type of conjunction joins the two main clauses in a compound sentence?
What type of conjunction joins the two main clauses in a compound sentence?
Q4.Which of the following are co-ordinating conjunctions?
Which of the following are co-ordinating conjunctions?
because
when
Q5.Match the co-ordinating conjunction to its purpose.
Match the co-ordinating conjunction to its purpose.
Q6.Which type of sentence is formed of at least two main clauses joined with a co-ordinating conjunction?
Which type of sentence is formed of at least two main clauses joined with a co-ordinating conjunction?
simple sentence
complex sentence
