Using the comma rules in non-finite complex sentences
I can use a comma to demarcate a main clause from a non-finite clause in a non-finite complex sentence.
- Year 5
Using the comma rules in non-finite complex sentences
I can use a comma to demarcate a main clause from a non-finite clause in a non-finite complex sentence.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A non-finite clause joined to a main clause forms a non-finite complex sentence.
- The non-finite clause denotes ongoing action that relates to the subject of the main clause.
- The action of the non-finite clause occurs simultaneously to the action of the main clause.
- The non-finite clause can come first in the complex sentence followed by the main clause or vice versa.
- A comma is always used to demarcate the non-finite clause from the main clause despite its position in the sentence.
Keywords
Non-finite clause - a type of subordinate clause that can start with a verb in the progressive tense
Progressive tense - a tense that denotes ongoing action
Comma - a punctuation mark used to demarcate the non-finite clause from the main clause in a non-finite complex sentence
Main clause - a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense
Non-finite complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and a non-finite subordinate clause
Common misconception
Pupils may not include the subject of the non-finite clause at the start of the main clause.
Explain that the person doing the non-finite clause must be mentioned at the start of the main clause.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are found in a non-finite complex sentence?
Q2.Which of the following contain a non-finite (-ing) clause?
Q3.Which of these non-finite complex sentences are correctly formed?
Q4.Match the type of complex sentence to the type of word it might require.
Q5.Match the main clauses to the non-finite (-ing) clauses that could follow them.
Q6.Which main clause would best complete this non-finite complex sentence? 'Diving into the water, __________.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following will we always find in a non-finite (-ing) complex sentence?
Q2.Match the type of complex sentence to the word that might start its subordinate clause.
Q3.Match each type of complex sentence to an example.
