Monday 13 th October 2014

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.



Simple sentences

A simple sentence has a subject and a verb.

The contestant sang.

The young girl fell off of the stage.

The lights sparkled.



Write 3 simple sentences about this picture.



Complex Sentences

These are formed when you join a main clause and 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.



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.



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!



Look again at your 3 simple sentences. Can you use them to write 3 complex

sentences?



Monday 13 th October 2014

Documents

complex sentences

simple sentences

types of sentences

andrea faustini

cheeky judges

favourite television

red pencil

x factor