EnglishYears 7–9Grammar
Complex and compound sentences
Construct complex and compound sentences using subordination and coordination
What you'll learn
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Imagine a simple sentence like 'The cat sat.' Now add another bit: 'The cat sat and the dog ran.' That's a compound sentence! 🐱🐶
- 2
Which word joins the two parts in 'The cat sat and the dog ran'?
- 3
Build a compound sentence by dragging the words into the right order.
- 4
Let's turn two short sentences into one compound sentence.
- 5
Which joining word fits best: 'I want to play ___ I have homework.'
- 6
Make your own compound sentence using the word 'or'.
- 7
How many short sentences are in this compound sentence: 'I ran fast but I still lost the race.'
Practise Complex and compound sentences with Whizlo
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