Three ways for co-ordination in compound sentences
Lesson details
Learning outcome
You can use each of the three co-ordinating conjunctions.
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".
Teacher tip
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?
Q2.Which two punctuation marks could a statement end with?
Q3.A simple sentence is formed of one clause.
Q4.Match the word class to the definition.
a naming word that does not need capitalisation
a naming word that does need capitalisation
a doing or being word
a word that describes a noun
Q5.Which type of simple sentence expresses a fact or an opinion?
Q6.Which type of simple sentence expresses strong emotion or surprise?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the definition of a main clause?
Q2.How many main clauses are in a compound sentence?
Q3.What type of conjunction joins the two main clauses in a compound sentence?
Q4.Which of the following are co-ordinating conjunctions?
Q5.Match the co-ordinating conjunction to its purpose.
for building on
for a positive and a negative
for an option or an effect
Q6.Which type of sentence is formed of at least two main clauses joined with a co-ordinating conjunction?
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