a sentence formed of a simple sentence joined with subordination

Subordination with 'when' and 'if'

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 word in this sentence is being used to stretch the first idea? The bird sang tunefully when the dazzling sun rose in the sky.

Match the joining word with its function.

Using ‘when’ or ‘if’ to stretch a simple sentence forms... 

Which joining word is missing from this sentence? I want to be a vet __________ I grow up.

You can join the team if you train every day.

You can join the team when you are in Year 3. 

Tick the sentence that uses the joining word to give conditions to the first idea.

Which of these sentences make complete sense?

is about one idea that makes complete sense.

is about two ideas linked together with a joining word.

Match the simple sentence type to the punctuation mark it ends with.

What is the function of the joining word 'because'?

Match the second idea to the first idea it is dependent upon to make sense.

Starter Quiz