Circle the connective

Although the box seemed empty, Sarah knew she would find

something in there.

Phrase or clause?

  Phrase Clause

We went in the shed so we could get out the toys.

The swan moved gracefully through the clear blue water.

The terrifying monster collapsed onto the floor.

They had playtime using all of their new equipment.

Add the inverted commas.

Listen carefully to the rhythm of the drums, said the music teacher, how does it improve the quality of the overall piece of

music?

Compound sentences

He runs fast. They run fast.

Smoke rose from the car. Kate gave a scream.

I could write you a poem about my friend’s hamster. I could draw Mrs Bradley’s cat for you.

Main Clause

A group of words that contains a verb and can stand on its own.

• Which is the main clause?• I was living in York, where I worked.• (main clause)

Main Clause examples

1. I am eating a piece of cake.2. It will be sunny today.3. There was no answer.4.

Subordinate Clause

A secondary clause, which depends on a main clause for meaning.

• Which is the subordinate clause?• I was living in York, where I worked.• (subordinate clause)