Grammar – Sentences
A clause is a group of words that make part of, or a whole sentence. A clause must have a verb and a subject (the noun or pronoun doing the verb) and usually an object (the noun or pronoun that receives the verb). A sentence must make sense by itself.
A simple sentence contains one clause, e.g. Rory hates dogs. He likes my pug.
A compound sentence contains two simple sentences joined by a conjunction, e.g. Rory hates dogs, though he likes my pug.
A In your copy, change each simple sentence to a compound sentence by adding a conjunction and another clause.
1. The man is very clumsy ________ … 3. John went for a walk ________ … 5. My dad weeded our garden ________ …
2. Megan acted very bravely ________ … 4. The artist is very successful ________ … 6. I visited my cousin ________ …
A complex sentence contains a main clause and a less important clause that would not make sense by itself.
Examples: We played all day, while the sun shone. Gabriella, upon arriving home, collapsed on the couch.
B Cross out the less important clause from each sentence so that the main clause remains and the sentence still makes sense.
1. My new laptop, which I bought last week, is much better than my old one. 2. As he walked to the bus, Paul remembered he hadn’t locked the door. 3. I wish I had studied harder, thought Alison during the test. 4. The lightning bolt that followed the thunder frightened the dog. 5. I finally finished my homework, which was difficult. 6. Even though my sister says it’s for kids, my favourite film is ‘Cinderella’.
C Complex sentences are more interesting. In your copy, add a less important clause to each sentence to make it a complex sentence.
1. Colm went swimming every day. 3. I arrived at the airport.
2. Isobel broke her leg. 4. I found my favourite shoes.
D Dictation: Listen to your teacher and write the sentences in your copy.
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