Using the comma rule in adverbial complex sentences

English

In this unit, pupils learn that the position of the subordinate clause in an adverbial complex sentence can vary. In 'Simple and progressive tense forms', pupils will write a variety of sentence structures in different tenses.

In 'Adverbial complex sentences', pupils built on from co-ordination to how to stretch a simple sentence with subordination and a second idea. In this unit, pupils will learn that the position of the subordinate clause in an adverbial complex sentence can vary.

Simple, compound and adverbial complex sentences

Fill in the gap: any clause is a group of words that contains a {{}}.

Which clause **starts** with a subordinating conjunction?

Fill in the gap: to form a complex sentence, you must join a main clause to any type of {{}} clause.

Which of these groups are subordinating conjunctions?

Match the subordinating conjunction to its purpose.

Fill in the gap: if the adverbial clause comes __________ in a complex sentence, a comma is placed after it ends and before the main clause begins.

Where can an adverbial clause appear in a sentence?

Fill in the gap: an adverbial clause only makes sense if it is joined to a {{}} clause.

Which of these groups are **subordinating conjunctions**?

Fill in the gap: commas can separate words or __________ in sentences.

when the adverbial clause is at the beginning

When does an adverbial complex sentence need a comma?

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