📚 Part 1: Understanding Complex Sentences

Example: Study this complex sentence with labelled parts:

Although the weather was terrible, we decided to continue our hike.

Subordinate clause (depends on the main clause) + Main clause (can stand alone)

1. Identify the subordinate and main clauses in these sentences. Highlight or underline the subordinate clause and circle the main clause:

a) Because she studied hard, Sarah achieved excellent results in her exams.

b) The concert was cancelled when the lead singer became ill.

c) Although it was raining heavily, the football match continued as planned.

d) We missed the train because we left the house too late.

✏️ Part 2: Creating Complex Sentences

2. Convert these simple sentences into complex sentences by adding a subordinate clause. Use subordinating conjunctions such as: although, because, when, if, since, while, unless

a) The students worked quietly.

b) The library closes at 6 PM.

c) Tom forgot his homework.

d) The team celebrated their victory.

e) The flowers bloomed beautifully.

🌟 Part 3: Challenge Task - Descriptive Writing

3. Look at the scene below and write a short description (5-7 sentences) that includes at least three subordinate clauses. Your description should paint a vivid picture of what you observe.

[IMAGE: A busy school courtyard scene with students sitting on benches, others walking between buildings, trees providing shade, and a teacher supervising near the entrance]

4. Underline the three subordinate clauses you used in your description above.