Four sentence types
I can say and write four different sentence structures.
Four sentence types
I can say and write four different sentence structures.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A sentence composed of one main clause is a simple sentence.
- A sentence composed of at least two main clauses joined by a co-ordinating conjunction is a compound sentence.
- A sentence composed of at least one main clause and an adverbial subordinate clause is an adverbial complex sentence.
- A sentence composed of at least one main clause and a relative subordinate clause is a relative complex sentence.
- Specific comma rules apply to the demarcation of clauses in compound and complex sentence structures.
Common misconception
Pupils may believe that any use of a co-ordinating conjunction creates a compound sentence.
Remind pupils that sentences like 'We ate cheese and ham.' cannot be a compound sentence because it does not contain two main clauses.
Keywords
Clause - a group of words that contains a verb
Simple sentence - a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense
Compound sentence - a sentence formed of two main clauses and a co-ordinating conjunction
Adverbial complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and an adverbial subordinate clause
Relative complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
What type of tree is this?
Run towards that tree.
How glorious this tree is!
This tree has been here for 300 years.
when we were ready
which I found confusing
we got ourselves ready
Put that down!
You can go, but please come back.
Shut the door when you leave.
My sister, who is nine, loves paintball.