Subordination with 'when' and 'if'
I can stretch a simple sentence with 'when' and 'if' subordination.
Subordination with 'when' and 'if'
I can stretch a simple sentence with 'when' and 'if' subordination.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'When' and 'if' are types of joining word.
- A simple sentence can be stretched with 'when' to give a time frame to the first idea.
- A simple sentence can be stretched with 'if' to give conditions to the first idea.
- Joining the first idea with 'when' or 'if' forms a second idea that is subordinate to the first.
- Using 'when' or 'if' to stretch a simple sentence forms an adverbial complex sentence.
Keywords
Joining word - a word that joins words or ideas
Time frame - when something happens
Conditions - circumstances or factors
Stretch - to make longer or fuller
Complex sentence - a sentence formed of a simple sentence joined with subordination
Common misconception
Pupils may think that an idea starting with 'when' or 'if' makes complete sense on its own.
Make sure 'when' and 'if' are always presented as part of the second idea so that pupils can hear the idea does not make complete sense.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
full stop
exclamation mark
question mark
because we missed our train.
because there was a full moon.
because it was my birthday.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
for giving a reason
for giving a time frame
for giving conditions