A new subordinate clause: the relative clause
I can identify that a relative clause is a type of subordinate clause.
A new subordinate clause: the relative clause
I can identify that a relative clause is a type of subordinate clause.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Any subordinate clause is a group of words that contains a verb and does not make complete sense.
- Any subordinate clause must join to a main clause to make sense.
- A relative clause is a type of subordinate clause which starts with a relative pronoun.
- A previously-learnt type of subordinate clause is the adverbial clause that starts with a subordinating conjunction.
Keywords
Subordinate clause - a group of words that contains a verb and does not make complete sense
Main clause - a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense
Relative clause - a type of subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun
Relative pronoun - a word that starts a relative clause like "who" or "which"
Adverbial clause - a type of subordinate clause that starts with a subordinating conjunction
Common misconception
Children may believe relative clauses can only be placed in the middle of sentences.
Relative clauses follow nouns/noun phrases; although we focus on the middle position in Y4, it can vary.
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