Work with sentences Learn about simple sentences A simple sentence has one finite verb and has one idea.


1 Underline the finite verb in each simple sentence. a Gogo and Lindi live in a simple hut. b Lindi stays with her grandmother. c The flood waters ruined their crops.


Practise conjunctions and compound sentences


A compound sentence has two or more finite verbs and is made up of two or more simple sentences (main clauses) joined by a coordinating conjunction like and, but or because. Both clauses can stand alone and are of equal importance.


1 Identify the conjunction in the stage directions below. a She sighs and shakes her head. b She looks out of the window and points. c They sit down and drop their bags.


2 Rewrite the compound sentences as simple sentences. Practise conjunctions and complex


sentences


Conjunctions join the main clause (the main idea) and the subordinate clause (the extra information).


A complex sentence has two or more finite verbs. They have one main clause, which is linked to one or more subordinate clauses by subordinating conjunc- tions like while, after, although, however, unless. Only the main clause can stand alone.


1 Identify the conjunction in these sentences.


a She sits down after scattering corn on the ground. b She shakes her head sadly while she listens to the news.


49 HINT:


Go to page 37 to read what a finite verb is.


HINT:


Replace some of the pronouns with names, e.g. Gogo sighs. Lindi shakes her head.


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