spot the complex multi clause sentences differentiated activity sheets

Spot the Complex Sentences A complex or multi-clause sentence is made up of a main clause and then one or more dependent clauses. There are two ways of creating dependent clauses: • by using a subordinating conjunction (e.g. after) to create a subordinate clause, e.g. The horse galloped after it jumped the fence. • by adding extra information using a relative clause that starts with a relative pronoun or relative adverb (e.g. who), e.g. Mr Richardson, who was feeling ravenous, ate some cheese. Is it a complex (multi- 1. Fish have gills because they need to breathe underwater. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No 2. After we have eaten dinner, we are going to take a stroll along Is it a complex (multi- the beach. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No 3. The elephant trumpeted at the top of its lungs, which made Is it a complex (multi- everyone jump. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No 4. Martha’s passport had expired so she needed to get a need one Is it a complex (multi- before her holiday. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No Page 1 of 2

Spot the Complex Sentences Is it a complex (multi- 5. Carrie lives on Green Lane in Haversham. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No Is it a complex (multi- 6. The moonlight shone down. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No 7. Leon hurriedly completed his homework and he handed it to Is it a complex (multi- his teacher. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No Is it a complex (multi- 8. Henry, who is in my class, is an expert at times tables. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No Is it a complex (multi- 9. I always order a cheeseburger when we go to fast food shop. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No Challenge Invent your own complex (multi-clause) sentence: Sentence: Is it a complex (multi- clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No Page 2 of 2

Spot the Complex (Multi-Clause) Sentences A complex or multi-clause sentence is made up of a main clause and then one or more dependent clauses. There are two ways of creating dependent clauses: • by using a subordinating conjunction (e.g. after) to create a subordinate clause, e.g. The horse galloped after it jumped the fence. • by adding extra information using a relative clause that starts with a relative pronoun or relative adverb (e.g. who), e.g. Mr Richardson, who was feeling ravenous, ate some cheese. Is it a complex (multi- 1. Fish have gills because they need to breathe underwater. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No Is it a complex (multi- 2. After dinner, we are going to take a stroll along the beach. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No 3. The elephant trumpeted at the top of its lungs, which made Is it a complex (multi- everyone jump. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No 4. Martha’s passport had expired so she needed to get a need one Is it a complex (multi- before her holiday. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No Page 1 of 2

Spot the Complex (Multi-Clause) Sentences 5. If my little sister behaves, she is allowed to go to the Is it a complex (multi- cinema tomorrow. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No Is it a complex (multi- 6. The moonlight shone down on the town. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No Is it a complex (multi- 7. Before school, Leon hurriedly completed his homework. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No 8. The tree that is in our garden has blown down in the Is it a complex (multi- strong winds. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No 9. Spaghetti Bolognese is my favourite food although I also adore Is it a complex (multi- sausage casserole. clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No Challenge Invent your own complex (multi-clause) sentence: Sentence: Is it a complex (multi- clause) sentence? Explanation: Yes No Page 2 of 2