A new sentence structure: the relative complex sentence
I can identify the structure of a relative complex sentence.
A new sentence structure: the relative complex sentence
I can identify the structure of a relative complex sentence.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The relative clause is a type of subordinate clause, which must join to a main clause to make complete sense.
- The relative clause adds extra, relevant information about a noun or noun phrase within a main clause.
- A relative clause often interrupts the main clause.
- A relative clause joined with a main clause forms the relative complex sentence.
Keywords
Relative clause - a type of subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun
Main clause - a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense
Relevant - closely related to
Interrupt - force to stop or break
Relative complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause
Common misconception
Children may be unsure which noun or noun phrase the relative clause should be placed after.
The relative clause is placed after whichever noun or noun phrase it provides extra, relevant information about.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
, which was made of wood,
, who is only two years old,
, which produces wheat,
, who is very talented,
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Lucas, __________, did his best in the test.
The playground, __________, was always crowded.
The football team, __________, let in seven goals.