A new sentence structure: the non-finite complex sentence
I can understand the structure of a non-finite complex sentence.
A new sentence structure: the non-finite complex sentence
I can understand the structure of a non-finite complex sentence.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The non-finite clause is a type of subordinate clause.
- A non-finite clause must join to a main clause to make sense.
- The non-finite clause denotes ongoing action that relates to the subject of the main clause.
- The action of the non-finite clause occurs simultaneously to the action of the main clause.
- A non-finite clause joined with a main clause forms the non-finite complex sentence.
Keywords
Non-finite clause - a type of subordinate clause that can start with a verb in the progressive tense
Main clause - a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense
Progressive tense - a tense that denotes ongoing action
Simultaneous - at the same time
Non-finite complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and a non-finite subordinate clause
Common misconception
Pupils may suggest ideas for main or non-finite clauses that cannot be done simultaneously.
Encourage pupils to imagine the two actions and consider whether they can be done at the same time.
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
subordinating conjunction
relative pronoun
progressive tense verb with -ing suffix
before we went to school
heading out of the door
who was just leaving
Exit quiz
6 Questions
which
hoping
because
The man, who was short, shuffled down the street.
Shuffling down the street, the man smiled.
As the man shuffled down the street, he smiled.