Worksheet on Complex Sentences: Main vs Subordinate

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GCSE
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A worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting errors related to main and subordinate clauses within complex sentences for GCSE students.

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Worksheet on Complex Sentences: Main vs Subordinate

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Introduction to Complex Sentences

Complex sentences contain both a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses. The subordinate clause adds additional information and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Proper understanding of clause structure is essential for accurate writing and editing.
1.
Identify the main clause and the subordinate clause in the sentence: 'Although she was tired, she finished her homework.'
[2 marks]
2.
Correct the error in this sentence: 'Because he was late, he missed the bus.'
[2 marks]
3.
Explain the purpose of the subordinate clause in the sentence: 'I stayed indoors because it was raining.'
[2 marks]
B

Error Correction Practice

Below are sentences with errors involving complex sentence structures. Correct each sentence.
1.
Identify and correct the error in the sentence: 'She went to the shop, and bought some milk because she needed it.'
[2 marks]
2.
Rewrite the sentence to correctly emphasise the subordinate clause: 'I will call you when I arrive.'
[4 marks]
3.
Identify whether the following sentence contains a subordinate clause and explain its role: 'The students, who studied hard, passed the exam.'
[2 marks]
C

Creative Exercise: Crafting Complex Sentences

Checklist: - Include at least one subordinate conjunction (e.g., although, because, while, since). - Ensure the subordinate clause adds meaningful information. - Use varied sentence structures. - Proofread for clarity and correctness.
1.
Write five original complex sentences following the checklist above.
[10 marks]
D

Clause Structure Analysis

Read the following sentence and analyse the clause structure, identifying the main and subordinate clauses.
1.
Identify the main and subordinate clauses in this sentence.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how the subordinate clause enhances the sentence's meaning.
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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