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Monday 13 th October 2014. I am learning to identify a complex sentence. The 3 types of sentences are: Simple Compound Complex Today we are going to be looking at complex sentences. Monday 13 th October 2014. I am learning to identify a complex sentence. Simple sentences
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Monday 13th October 2014 I am learning to identify a complex sentence.
The 3 types of sentences are: • Simple • Compound • Complex • Today we are going to be looking at complex sentences. Monday 13th October 2014 I am learning to identify a complex sentence.
Simple sentences A simple sentence has a subject and a verb. The contestantsang. The young girlfell off of the stage. The lightssparkled. Monday 13th October 2014 I am learning to identify a complex sentence.
Write 3 simple sentences about this picture. Monday 13th October 2014 I am learning to identify a complex sentence.
Complex Sentences These are formed when you join a main clauseand a subordinate clause together. Main clause – has a subject and a verb and makes sense on its own. Subordinate clause – does not make sense on its own. Monday 13th October 2014 I am learning to identify a complex sentence.
Subordinate clause +Main clause = Complex Sentence Although Jay was nervous, he sang very well. I love Andrea Faustini, but however hard I try, I don’t like Stevie Ritchie. Monday 13th October 2014 I am learning to identify a complex sentence.
Underline the complex sentences with a red pencil. Highlight the subordinate clause in yellow. Highlight the main clause in orange. For many years now, X Factor has been my favourite television programme. I love all the cheeky judges! This weekend, the judges did not disappoint and created lots of drama. Mel B laughed when she knew her contestant had sung the best. Simon, looking bored, told Overload to go home. Because she was so nervous, Cheryl nearly tripped in her high heels, much to the delight of Louis! My favourite this year is Andrea. I can’t wait to watch him again next week! Monday 13th October 2014 I am learning to identify a complex sentence.
Look again at your 3 simple sentences. Can you use them to write 3 complex sentences? Monday 13th October 2014 I am learning to identify a complex sentence.
Monday 13th October 2014 I am learning to identify a complex sentence.