Subordinate clauses

In this lesson, we will introduce the concept of subordinate clauses. We will then apply that knowledge in a piece of creative writing.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of the following sentences are independent clauses? CHOOSE THREE.

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The bolts rolled around.Although he was happy to work with Anita.Callum thought about helping his mum.The characters demonstrate their abilities well.

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Q2.What is the subject of the following sentence? The young prince turned to his mother and asked where his sister was.

princeyoung princehis motherthe young prince

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Q3.Which of the following are fragments? CHOOSE THREE.

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In addition to the three sisters called Charlotte, Emily and Anne.They became very famous authors and poets.Because women were discriminated against.When they left school.

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Q4.Which sentence has punctuated speech correctly?

Jasper said "Would you like a cookie?"Jasper said, "Would you like a cookie?"Jasper said, "would you like a cookie?"Jasper said, "Would you like a cookie"?

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Q5.Which sentence is NOT a run-on sentence?

Mark likes basketball and he plays football.Amber plays guitar and she practises every night.Owen stood up and left the room.Shannon enjoys music and she listens to it on her phone every day.

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Q6.Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly?

After the picture was taken the alligator bit the man's hand off.The alligator bit the man's hand off, after the picture was taken.After the picture was taken, the alligator bit the man's hand off.The alligator bit the man's hand off after the picture was taken

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of the following sentences are independent clauses? CHOOSE THREE.

Select three (3) boxes

The bolts rolled around.Although he was happy to work with Anita.Callum thought about helping his mum.The characters demonstrate their abilities well.

1/6

Q2.What is the subject of the following sentence? The young prince turned to his mother and asked where his sister was.

princeyoung princehis motherthe young prince

2/6

Q3.Which of the following are fragments? CHOOSE THREE.

Select three (3) boxes

In addition to the three sisters called Charlotte, Emily and Anne.They became very famous authors and poets.Because women were discriminated against.When they left school.

3/6

Q4.Which sentence has punctuated speech correctly?

Jasper said "Would you like a cookie?"Jasper said, "Would you like a cookie?"Jasper said, "would you like a cookie?"Jasper said, "Would you like a cookie"?

4/6

Q5.Which sentence is NOT a run-on sentence?

Mark likes basketball and he plays football.Amber plays guitar and she practises every night.Owen stood up and left the room.Shannon enjoys music and she listens to it on her phone every day.

5/6

Q6.Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly?

6/6

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Subordinate Clauses

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Hope thought about Chris she hoped he was not sad.Kenzo understood computers. He was good at fixing them.Sarah felt joyful she sang.Katrina went to the cinema. Saw a horror film.

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Q2.Which sentence is correct?

Zac slipped on a banana skin and fell over.The water is clean and it is fresh.When the shadowy figure turned, it snarled and it hissed.The room was dark and the room was damp.

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Q3.Which sentence is correct?

Each member of the team were proud that day.The pack were circling its prey.The class was excited to go on a trip.The family members was reunited.

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Q4.Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

Pisa is a City in Italy.Pisa is home to the Leaning Tower of pisa.Italy has lots of Museums.The Uffizi is a museum in Italy.

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Q5.Which sentence has punctuated speech correctly?

The man shouted, "If you want to be successful, you need to work hard."The man shouted "If you want to be successful, you need to work hard."The man shouted, "If you want to be successful, you need to work hard".The man shouted, "if you want to be successful, you need to work hard."

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Q6.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Because the wind is so strong we have to move inside.Even though I feel sorry for the character, he did terrible things.Although nobody scored the match was exciting.Come and visit me, whenever you like.

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Q7.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

If you want to come round for dinner, I'll be free from 7pm.Although the team performed well they did not win the match.If you like spectacular costumes you will love this show.Richard liked the zoo, although he felt sorry for the animals.

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Subordinate Clauses

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Hope thought about Chris she hoped he was not sad.Kenzo understood computers. He was good at fixing them.Sarah felt joyful she sang.Katrina went to the cinema. Saw a horror film.

1/7

Q2.Which sentence is correct?

Zac slipped on a banana skin and fell over.The water is clean and it is fresh.When the shadowy figure turned, it snarled and it hissed.The room was dark and the room was damp.

2/7

Q3.Which sentence is correct?

Each member of the team were proud that day.The pack were circling its prey.The class was excited to go on a trip.The family members was reunited.

3/7

Q4.Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

Pisa is a City in Italy.Pisa is home to the Leaning Tower of pisa.Italy has lots of Museums.The Uffizi is a museum in Italy.

4/7

Q5.Which sentence has punctuated speech correctly?

5/7

Q6.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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Q7.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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Lesson summary: Subordinate clauses

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