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The Wave Grammar Guide

Read each item carefully. Use grammatical terms where appropriate, and support written explanations with clear reasoning.

Complex sentences and meaning

A complex sentence has an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Subordinating conjunctions such as although, because and when can signal relationships between ideas.

1.In the sentence “Although the classroom rules seemed harmless, Omar followed them because she wanted the group’s approval”, identify the two subordinating conjunctions.

2.Which sentence is complex?

The class adopted a new greeting.
The class adopted a new greeting, and everyone practised it.
When the class adopted a new greeting, some students felt pressure to join in.
The teacher explained the activity.

3.Complete the sentence with the best conjunction: “ the activity gave students a sense of belonging, it also made some of them uneasy.” Choose from although, because, therefore or consequently.

Cohesion: conjunctions and referencing

Conjunctions show how ideas are related. Referencing words such as he, they, this and it point to people, objects or ideas mentioned elsewhere in a text.

4.Read this passage: “A class began a teamwork challenge. The students agreed to use the same greeting. They soon expected everyone to use it. However, one student questioned the rule because it seemed to discourage independent thought. This prompted a class discussion.” Identify the referencing words and the conjunction. Also classify “however” by its grammatical role.

5.In the passage above, explain what the conjunction “because” tells the reader about the student’s decision to question the rule.

6.Write one complex sentence about a student questioning a group rule. Include the word “although” and a referencing word that clearly points to a person or idea in your sentence.

Analysis and application

Use your understanding of clause structure and cohesive devices to explain how a writer connects actions, reasons and consequences.

7.Explain how a complex sentence can help a writer show the link between pressure to conform and a consequence of that pressure. Refer to the independent and dependent clauses in your explanation.

8.Write a paragraph of four or five sentences describing a consequence of pressure to conform in a group. Include a complex sentence using “because” or “although”, at least two referencing words, and a conjunctive adverb or linking phrase showing a consequence, such as “therefore” or “as a result”.

9.Why might a writer choose complex sentences when exploring a serious issue such as conformity? Give one reason and explain it.

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