Subordinate clauses

In this lesson, we will learn how to structure our sentences when writing about when and where things happen. We will also learn how to use punctuation in these sentences.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Select the correct example of a NOUN.

tablereadeatbe

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Q2.What is the correct definition of a pronoun?

An action word.A word to describe a noun.A word to replace a noun to avoid repeating yourself.The first word in a sentence.

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Q3.Which of the following is a SUBJECT PRONOUN?

Hehimherbus

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Q4.How do you decide when to use a pronoun?

Whenever you feel like it.When you can remember to use one.When you have used a verb too many times.When the next sentence uses the same subject, use a pronoun to replace it.

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Q5.What is the object of a sentence?

Who or what is doing the action.Who or what the action is being done to.The middle word of the sentence.The adjective in the sentence.

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Q6.What is the subject of the sentence?

The verb in the sentence.The end of the sentence.Who or what is doing the action.The longest word in the sentence.

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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.Select the correct example of a NOUN.

tablereadeatbe

1/6

Q2.What is the correct definition of a pronoun?

An action word.A word to describe a noun.A word to replace a noun to avoid repeating yourself.The first word in a sentence.

2/6

Q3.Which of the following is a SUBJECT PRONOUN?

Hehimherbus

3/6

Q4.How do you decide when to use a pronoun?

Whenever you feel like it.When you can remember to use one.When you have used a verb too many times.When the next sentence uses the same subject, use a pronoun to replace it.

4/6

Q5.What is the object of a sentence?

Who or what is doing the action.Who or what the action is being done to.The middle word of the sentence.The adjective in the sentence.

5/6

Q6.What is the subject of the sentence?

The verb in the sentence.The end of the sentence.Who or what is doing the action.The longest word in the sentence.

6/6

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Subordinate clauses Quiz

This quiz will assess everything we have learnt in the Subordinate Clauses lesson.

Q1.What is the correct definition of a subordinate clause?

A sentence without a verb.A sentence without a noun.Part of a sentence which does NOT make sense by itself.Part of a sentence which can stand alone by itself.

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Q2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

When Sally saw that it was raining she decided to stay inside.Before he, went to the cinema he bought snacks.As soon as Mr Parker saw, the coat he wanted it.On Monday, I broke my ankle.

2/6

Q3.'I will finish my homework after I have eaten dinner. ' Which part of this sentence tells us when it happened?

willafterafter I have eaten dinnerafter I have

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Q4.Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Before, Luke left the house he closed all the windows.Afterwards, Leo went straight to bed.Later that day, I took, the train home.Finally Jack, got to the front of the line.

4/6

Q5.The dog ran to the park after escaping from the garden. Choose the rewritten sentence which begins with when it happened.

To the park, the dog ran after escaping from the garden.The dog ran, after escaping from the garden to the park.After escaping from the garden, the dog ran to the park.After escaping from the garden the dog ran to the park.

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Q6.What do you need to make sure you include when writing a sentence that begins with where or when something happened.

commasemi-colonverbpronoun

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Subordinate clauses Quiz

This quiz will assess everything we have learnt in the Subordinate Clauses lesson.

Q1.What is the correct definition of a subordinate clause?

A sentence without a verb.A sentence without a noun.Part of a sentence which does NOT make sense by itself.Part of a sentence which can stand alone by itself.

1/6

Q2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

When Sally saw that it was raining she decided to stay inside.Before he, went to the cinema he bought snacks.As soon as Mr Parker saw, the coat he wanted it.On Monday, I broke my ankle.

2/6

Q3.'I will finish my homework after I have eaten dinner. ' Which part of this sentence tells us when it happened?

willafterafter I have eaten dinnerafter I have

3/6

Q4.Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Before, Luke left the house he closed all the windows.Afterwards, Leo went straight to bed.Later that day, I took, the train home.Finally Jack, got to the front of the line.

4/6

Q5.The dog ran to the park after escaping from the garden. Choose the rewritten sentence which begins with when it happened.

5/6

Q6.What do you need to make sure you include when writing a sentence that begins with where or when something happened.

commasemi-colonverbpronoun

6/6

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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