joining a simple sentence with a second idea of lower importance

joining two simple sentences with 'and', 'but' or 'or'

a sentence formed of a simple sentence joined with subordination

a sentence formed of two simple sentences and a joining word

Subordination and co-ordination

English

In this unit, pupils learn to stretch a simple sentence with subordination to form one type of complex sentence. In 'Simple, compound and adverbial complex sentences', pupils will learn that the position of subordination can vary.  

In 'Compound sentences', pupils learnt to form compound sentences with three different co-ordinating conjunctions. In this unit, pupils will learn to stretch a simple sentence with subordination to form one type of complex sentence.

Adverbial complex sentences

a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense

a sentence formed of two main ideas and a joining word

a sentence formed of a main and a subordinate idea

Match the sentence type to its definition.

We use a __________ joining word to form a compound sentence.

Select the important elements in a complex sentence.

Which subordination joining word best fits the gap in the following sentence. 'You can wear the sparkly shoes __________ were a present from Gran.'

Brush your teeth so your breath smells fresh.

Match the sentence type to the correct example.

Identify the joining word in the following sentence. 'We can play football or we can play basketball at break time.'

Match these words to their correct word class.

Which verb is written in the correct tense to fill the gap in the following sentence? 'Yesterday, we __________ fireworks in the park.'

What is the joining word in the following sentence? 'Let’s go to the shops when it stops raining.'

Jun took his waterproof jacket so there were dark clouds in the sky.

Jun took his waterproof jacket because there were dark clouds in the sky.

Jun takes his waterproof jacket because there were dark clouds in the sky.

jun took his waterproof jacket and there were dark clouds in the sky

Select the sentence that makes complete sense.

Starter Quiz