Learning Objectives
By the end of this week, you will be able to:
- Identify and use subordinating conjunctions to create complex sentences.
- Distinguish between main clauses and subordinate clauses.
- Construct complex sentences that add variety and sophistication to writing.
Topic Introduction
Complex sentences contain one main clause and at least one subordinate clause. They are joined by subordinating conjunctions such as 'because', 'although', 'when', 'if', 'since', 'while', and 'that'. Complex sentences allow writers to express more sophisticated ideas and create better flow in their writing.
In-Class Activities
- Identify subordinating conjunctions in model texts and discuss their function.
- Practice combining simple sentences into complex ones.
- Analyse how complex sentences improve writing style and clarity.
- Create complex sentences using different subordinating conjunctions.
Homework Assignments
- Write 10 complex sentences using different subordinating conjunctions.
- Identify the main clause and subordinate clause in each sentence.
- Explain how each complex sentence improves upon a simple sentence version.
Assessment Details
This week's assessment focuses on your ability to construct and analyse complex sentences correctly.
Assessment Questions
- Write five complex sentences using different subordinating conjunctions.
- Identify the main clause and subordinate clause in each sentence you write.
- Rewrite three simple sentences as complex sentences, explaining the improvement.
Common subordinating conjunctions: because, although, when, if, since, while, that, before, after, until, as.
The main clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, but the subordinate clause cannot.
Complex sentences add sophistication to writing by showing relationships between ideas.
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