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Complex Multi Clause Sentences

This document provides information about writing complex sentences with multiple clauses. It defines key terms like main clause, subordinate clause, and complex sentence. It offers tips for taking simple sentences and making them more complex by adding subordinate clauses using subordinating conjunctions. Examples are given to demonstrate how to start with a main clause and build on it with additional clauses to create a multi-clause complex sentence. The document encourages the reader to practice this skill and provides further examples of relative clauses and beginning sentences with subordinate clauses to become an expert at writing complex sentences.

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Complex Multi Clause Sentences

This document provides information about writing complex sentences with multiple clauses. It defines key terms like main clause, subordinate clause, and complex sentence. It offers tips for taking simple sentences and making them more complex by adding subordinate clauses using subordinating conjunctions. Examples are given to demonstrate how to start with a main clause and build on it with additional clauses to create a multi-clause complex sentence. The document encourages the reader to practice this skill and provides further examples of relative clauses and beginning sentences with subordinate clauses to become an expert at writing complex sentences.

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SPaG Knowledge Organiser: Writing Complex (Multi-Clause) Sentences

Key Vocabulary Starting Out! Use It! Extend It!


main clause: A simple sentence
A main clause is a simple Now, choose a Next, turn your simple sentences into
that includes a subject
sentence that includes a subordinating conjunction. complex sentences by completing
and a verb.
subject and a verb. your subordinate clause.
relative clause: A dependent The giraffe stretched its neck because…
clause that adds more The giraffe stretched its neck. The giraffe stretched its neck
The giant carried the
information about the noun or because the leaves were so high up.
The giant carried the cow. cow although…
clause directly before it.
The giant carried the cow although
dependent clause: A dependent Craig sat down. Craig sat down before… it wriggled and squirmed.
clause can be added to
a main clause to make a TOP TIP: I SAW A WABUB can help Craig sat down before eating the
you to remember common
complex sentence. subordinating conjunctions. delicious bowl of custard.
subordinate clause: Another
word for a dependent clause.
Subordinate clauses often start
with subordinating conjuctions. Become an Expert!
subject: The person, animal To become an expert at writing complex sentences, try using the subordinate clause at the beginning of the sentence:
or object that is doing or TOP TIP: Always use a comma after your
being the verb. Although it was a cold day, Anita refused to wear her coat. subordinate clause if it is at the beginning
of the sentence.
verb: A doing or being word, Instead of using a subordinating conjuction, try adding a relative clause instead:
such as: kicking; walk; touched.
The firefighter ran towards the house, which was engulfed in thick, black smoke.
simple sentence: A sentence that
contains a subject and a verb Slowly, the black cat, who was well known in this neighbourhood, crept up the path.
with no conjunctions.
Congratulations – you have reached expert status!
complex sentence: A multi-
clause sentence that includes
a main clause and a Try to remember...
dependent clause. The best pieces of writing use a mix of complex sentences, compound sentences and simple sentences.

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