Grammar & SPaG Worksheet: Compound-Complex Sentences - Error Correction

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GCSE
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~20 mins
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A worksheet designed to improve students' understanding of compound-complex sentences with multiple clauses, focusing on identifying and correcting errors.

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Grammar & SPaG Worksheet: Compound-Complex Sentences - Error Correction

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Understanding Compound-Complex Sentences

A compound-complex sentence combines at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. These sentences can be lengthy and intricate, requiring precise punctuation and conjunctions to maintain clarity. For example, when using conjunctions like 'although', 'because', or 'but', it is essential to ensure correct sentence structure. Errors in these sentences often involve run-on sentences, comma splices, or misplaced conjunctions that can confuse the reader and obscure the intended meaning.
1.
Identify and correct the error in the following sentence: 'Although she was tired but she continued to work.'
[2 marks]
2.
Find the mistake related to clause separation in this sentence: 'He wanted to go to the park, and he decided to go, because the weather was nice.'
[2 marks]
3.
Correct the grammatical mistake: 'The students, who studied hard, also participated in the competition but they didn't win.'
[2 marks]
4.
Identify the type of error: 'She wanted to leave early she was feeling unwell.'
[1 mark]
Aa) Missing conjunction
Bb) Run-on sentence
Cc) Spelling mistake
Dd) Incorrect punctuation
5.
Correct the punctuation error in this sentence: 'Because he was tired he went to bed early.'
[2 marks]
6.
Identify the misplaced clause: 'She decided to take a break, after she finished her work, because she was exhausted.'
[2 marks]
7.
Rewrite the sentence to correct the error: 'Although he was busy but he still helped his friend.'
[2 marks]
8.
Identify the error in clause separation: 'They wanted to stay longer, but they had to leave early.'
[1 mark]
Aa) No error
Bb) Missing punctuation
Cc) Extra conjunction
Dd) Fragment
9.
Correct the sentence: 'If I finish my homework early I will watch a movie.'
[2 marks]
10.
Explain why the following sentence is incorrect: 'She likes cooking and she likes to bake, but she does not like cleaning.'
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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