Two types of clause, including subordinate clauses
I can identify different types of clause.
Two types of clause, including subordinate clauses
I can identify different types of clause.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Any clause is a group of words that contains a verb.
- A main clause is a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense.
- A subordinate clause is a group of words that contains a verb that does not make complete sense.
- A subordinate clause must be joined to a main clause to make a complex sentence.
- One type of subordinate clause is an adverbial clause, which starts with a subordinating conjunction.
Keywords
Clause - a group of words that contains a verb
Main clause - a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense
Subordinate clause - a group of words that contains a verb and does not make complete sense
Common misconception
Pupils may think verbs can only show 'doing'.
Verbs can show 'being' and 'having' as well as 'doing'. These are sometimes 'hidden' in contractions (I'm, she's, they've, we've).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a naming word for people, places and things
a word that describes a noun
a doing or being word
a word that describes a verb
noun
verb
adverb
adjective
noun
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a group of words that contains a verb
a group of words with a verb that makes complete sense
a group of words with a verb that doesn't make sense
I wore sunglasses.
we ran onto the playground.
Jacob got ready for bed.