a sentence formed of a simple sentence joined with subordination

Subordination with 'so' and 'that'

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

Which of the following are joining words used to join together words or ideas in sentences?

giving a result to the first idea in the sentence

giving more detail to the first idea in the sentence 

giving a reason for the first idea in the sentence 

giving a time frame for the first idea in the sentence

What is the function of the joining word ‘that’ in this sentence? 'I am wearing my mittens that I got for my birthday.'

Using 'so' or 'that' to stretch a first idea...

Choose a second idea that stretches this first idea to give a result: Fish have gills…

Would ‘so’ or ‘that’ work better to join the two ideas in this sentence together? I bought a snack ____ I wouldn’t get hungry later.

Tick the sentences that make complete sense.

Identify the verb in this sentence: Ben built a sandcastle on the beach.

What is the joining word in this sentence? We can get the bus if there are train strikes.

is a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense.

is formed of two simple sentences and a joining word.

has a first idea stretched with a second idea that depends on the first.

Sam played on the swings that were in the playground.

Sam played on the swings and he chatted to his friend.

Match the sentence type to the correct example.

Starter Quiz