The subordinate clause gives us more information about dad, but it does not make sense on its own. Worksheet asking children to identify the subordinate clause in each sentence and to add in any missing commas if needed. Independent clauses find the partial thought in the sentences. This activity will assist in the development of writing skills. Use a conjunction to join each pair of clauses into a complex sentence. In this sentence because i missed breakfast is the subordinate clause to the main clause i was hungry. A simple explanation of main and subordinate clauses and some practice sentences. A subordinate clause gives further meaning to the main clause. Subordinate clauses are parts of complex sentences that may be tricky to identify, and this quizworksheet combo will test your understanding of how these clauses.
Find the sentence fragment that fits the profile of a a subordinate clause. Complex sentences although it was cold, we played on the beach. A subordinate must always be accompanied by a main or independent clause in order to function properly and express a complete thought. A main clause is a clause that contains a subject and an object. There are various activities to accompany the powerpoint to help children recognise and write using. Identifying main clauses and subordinate clauses ks2 spag. Main clauses and subordinate clauses worksheet primary. Improve your skills with free problems in identify dependent and independent clauses and thousands of other practice lessons.
That cannot be used in nonidentifying relative clauses. This question assesses identification of relative clauses and. Clauses worksheets main and subordinate clauses worksheet. A complex sentence contains a main clause and a subordinate clause. In english grammar, a subordinate clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but unlike an independent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. This combination of words will not form a complete sentence. Expert identifying the main clause and the subordinate clause in complex sentences. Find out more in this bitesize primary ks2 english guide. A skill that is required for the ks2 sats spag paper. Examples of subordinate clauses include embedded clauses and relative clauses. They may be tested on these in the ks2 sats grammar, punctuation and. Paragraph work gareth pitchford whole class work pdf sheet 1 pdf sheet 2 pdf. Subordinating conjunctions worksheet english grammar. A subordinate clause can be at the beginning of a sentence as well as at the end.
Phrases provide additional information about subjects, predicates, and or objects, and understanding how they work. A subordinate clause, which is also called a dependent clause, is a type of clause that could not stand on its own in a sentence because it does not express a complete thought. Because a subordinate clause is dependent upon a main clause to be meaningful, it is also referred to as a dependent clause. Subordinate clause ks2 resource pack teacher made twinkl. Subordinate clause find the lesser portion of the sentence and see if you can determine the motive.
Subordinating conjunctions include because, although, as, which, while and who. A phrase is a group of words related to the subject, predicate, or object. The subordinate clause gives us some extra information but could not be a sentence on its own. Underline the subordinate dependent clause in each sentence. Exercise identify the underlined clause in each of the following sentences. It usually starts with words such as that, what, whatever, who, whom. The two main clauses are joined by the connective and. Ks2 clauses and phrases how to group words in a sentence.
Phrases do not contain a subject and a predicate, or we would call them clauses. A subordinate conjunction joins two ideas or clauses in a sentence. A subordinate clause can act as an adjective, a noun or an adverb in a sentence. A subordinate clause must be attached to a main clause as it would not make sense on its own. Year 5 homework adding clauses a simple sentence has one main clause. The people were listening eagerly while the leader was speaking 3. A subordinate clause is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. This ks2 english quiz looks at clauses and phrases.
Reasons for using a new paragraphs iffat sardharwalla doc. The relative pronoun that can refer to both people and things. A subordinate clause, which is sometimes called a dependent clause, has a subject and a verb but is not a complete thought and cannot stand alone. Main and subordinate clauses explained for parents clauses in. If the underlined part of the sentence is an independent clause, write ind in the blank. Ixl identify dependent and independent clauses year 6. Download identifying the main clause and the subordinate clause in pdf format. A dependent clause also known as a subordinate clause is a word group that has both a subject and a verb but cant stand alone as a sentence. A subordinate clausealso called a dependent clausewill begin with a subordinate conjunction or a relative pronoun and will contain both a subject and a. Subordinate dependent clause doesnt express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. The teacher, mrs edwards, thinks her class is wonderful. Independent and subordinate clauses worksheet library.
Introduction to and identifying subordinate clauses. Subordinating conjunctions include after, before, that, unless, once and even though. A subordinate clause contains a subject and a verb, but it needs to be attached to a main clause because it cannot make sense on its own. No one had ever flown a plane around the world without refueling until rutan and yeagers voyager accomplished this feat in 1986. A clause can also serve other grammatical functions inside another clause.
It usually begins with a subordinating word, like what, that, who, which, because, when, since, before, after, or if. Subordinate clauses are usually attached to main clauses or embedded in matrix clauses. These are sentences built from just one major clause. The best writers not only know how to identify essential elements of sentences, they also learn to shape their words into catchy, creative clauses. The second sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative. Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence below, and. A subordinate clause contains both a subject and a verb. Subordinate clauses clauses, as we have seen, can be coordinated with each other, so that the sentence consists of a set of conjuncts. A clause which serves a grammatical function other than conjunct inside another clause is called a subordinate clause. A subordinate clause, which is sometimes called a dependent clause, has a subject and a. The two clauses are joined together with the connective because.
Clauses and phrases pull apart sentences and identify the predicate, subject, and phrase. Independent and subordinate clauses define the different parts of the sentences. Dependent clause instructions for printing the worksheet or answer key. So we could find it easily at the airport, we put stickers on our suitcase. The first sentence contains an adverb clause that modifies the verb agreed. So a relative clause is a dependent clause that starts with a relative pronoun so okay, so a relative pronoun is a word like who or that or which or whose or where that like any pronoun, substitutes in for another part of the sentence. A sentence may consist of a single independent clause, multiple independent clauses linked by a conjunction, or a combination of independent and dependent clauses. A notebook explaining what a subordinate clauses are with a follow up activity highlighting subordinate clauses and writing some of their own. Tricky identifying the main clause and the subordinate clause in either a compound or complex sentence. This clauses worksheet gives good practice with identifying. The subordinate clause is in bold, and the conjunction is underlined. If it is a subordinate clause, write sub in the blank.
These questions have been taken from the ks2 spag test to help your children practise specific question types. Identify the underlined clause in each of the following sentences. For example i was hungry because i missed breakfast. Contrast this with a main clause and coordinate clause. Adverb clauses give information about the independent clause. A fantastic resource pack for teaching ks2 children all about main and subordinate clauses. Subordinate clauses contain a subject and a verb, however, unlike main clauses, subordinates do not make sense on their own. Identifying clauses and phrases ks2 spag test practice. Dad, who was wearing his red shirt, loaded the beach gear into the car. Because our school throws away so much paper, we should start a recycling program. Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence below, and tell if it is used as an adjective, adverb, or noun. A subordinate clausealso called a dependent clausewill begin with a subordinate conjunction or a relative pronoun and will contain both a subject and a verb. Teach your students all about clauses, particularly subordinate clauses dependent clauses and subordinate conjunctions dependent words.
There are three basic types of subordinate clauses which are divided according to their function in the sentence. A clause is a sentence with a subject and a verb that is added to a main clause, what you see as clauses in bold print are everything but no clauses. If the subordinate clause splits the main clause into two parts in this way, we need to put commas on either side to make the sentence easier to read and understand. Year 5 homework adding clauses add a subordinate clause to each. The 4 english sentence types simple, compound, complex, compoundcomplex duration. Identifying the main clause and the subordinate clause an activity to identify the main clause and the subordinate clause in a group of sentences. Subordinating conjunctions include because, although. Identify main and subordinate clauses in sentences. Identifying subordinate clauses teaching resources.
It has a main clause i first saw her in paris and a subordinate clause where i lived as a small child, which relies on the main clause to make sense. There are three types of subordinate clause depending upon its function in a sentence. Lucy enjoyed playing football, especially when james asked. This subordinate clauses ks2 resource pack is great for your english lessons for year 3 year 6 students. Main and subordinate clauses explained for primaryschool parents, including. Choose the dependent clause in the following sentences. A main clause contains a subject and an object, they can also make sense on their own. Sub identifying adjective clauses exercise athe first item in each pair is the word modified. Main clause subordinate clause relative pronoun the highwayman arrived at the inn. Sentences are made up of collections of words called clauses and phrases.
Add a subordinate clause to each of these sentences below. If the subordinate clause is at the beginning of the sentence we use a comma to separate the clauses. Sandy likes to read mysteries because she wants to be a detective. It is easy to recognise a clause because it could be a complete sentence on its own. Identifying the main clause and the subordinate clause. Subordinate dependent clauses contain a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone. Identifying independent and subordinate clauses exercise a 1. Also includes a rhyme to help children remember the rules for sub clauses.