Complex Sentences Quiz

• We are learning to understand that a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction, e.g. because, if, that, which is used to extend, elaborate and explain ideas.
• We are learning to identify and use embedded clauses to expand the variety of complex sentences and extend ideas, e.g. My bike, which is very old (embedded clause), is broken.

Curriculum alignment

• Australian Curriculum 2
• NSW 2
• VIC 1

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

Teach it your way

• Content to Differentiate

Linked resources & worksheets

• Resource Year: 2 3 4 5 +2

  Types of Sentences Poster

  This poster quickly explains the difference between simple, compound and complex sentences, giving examples of each sentence type. 

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• Resource Year: 6

  Compound or Complex?

  In this worksheet, students sort sentences into compound or complex by looking for the sentences clauses. It is part of a larger unit that w...

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• Resource Year: 6

  Circus Sentences

  In this worksheet, students create complex sentences through the use of conjuntions. It is part of a larger unit that was written to help st...

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• Resource Year: 6

  Completing Complex Sentences

  In this worksheet, students are asked to complete complex sentences with a sentence prompt and a given conjunction. It is part of a larger u...

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• Resource Year: 6

  Writing Complex Sentences

  In this worksheet, students are asked to create original complex sentences using a given subordinating conjunction. It is part of a larger u...

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• Unit Plan Year: 6

  English Unit: Complex Sentences

  Complex Sentences is a comprehensive unit plan for Year 6. Students will expand their knowledge of complex sentences by reviewing conjuncti...

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• Resource Year: 4 5

  What’s That Clause? - Matching Activity

  These handy cards are a simple and easy way to reinforce the difference between main and subordinate clauses. This has been created to be us...

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• Presentation Year: 6

  Complex Sentences - Presentation

  The Complex Sentences Presentation walks students through the structure of complex sentences and introduces the concept of embedded clauses....

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• Resource Year: 6

  Embedded Clauses Poster

  An embedded clause is a special type of subordinate clause that is inserted into the middle of a main clause instead of at the start or end...

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• Resource Year: 4 5 6

  Subordinating Conjunctions Poster

  Subordinating conjunctions are used in complex sentences to join a main clause to a subordinate clause. Use this classroom display poster as...

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• Resource Year: 6

  Complex Sentences - Student Reference Cards

  This handy reference card is a great way for students to refer back to complex sentences and embedded clauses. A great reference for the Com...

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• Worksheet Year: 6

  Embedded Clauses Search

  Develop understating of complex sentences and embedded clauses. Students read each sentence, then underline and write the embedded clauses....

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• Resource Year: 6

  Sentence Surgery – Embedded Clauses

  Students must work together to “surgically" reassemble the sentence strips in the correct order to form a grammatically correct sentence wit...

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• Worksheet Year: 6

  Adding Embedded Clauses

  Students will embed clauses in the provided simple sentences. A great way to demonstrate understanding of the Complex Sentences – Year 6 Uni...

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• Resource Year: 4 5 6

  FANBOYS and WABBITS Conjunctions Board Game

  This board game is a great way for students to use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions to create compound and complex sentences....

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• Worksheet Year: 6

  Complex Sentences Assessment

  In this assessment task students will identify and write complex sentences with embedded clauses. It is a great summative activity to identi...

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