📝 Part 1: Identifying Complex Sentences

a) Although it was raining, we went outside to play rugby.

b) The students studied hard for their NCEA exams.

c) Sarah loves netball, and her brother prefers cricket.

d) When the bell rings, students must return to their classrooms.

🔍 Part 2: Finding Clauses and Conjunctions

a) Because the weather was perfect, we decided to visit Rotorua.

Subordinating conjunction: _______________

Dependent clause: _________________________________________________

Independent clause: ________________________________________________

b) The students celebrated when they received their exam results.

Subordinating conjunction: _______________

Dependent clause: _________________________________________________

Independent clause: ________________________________________________

c) If you finish your work early, you may read quietly.

Subordinating conjunction: _______________

Dependent clause: _________________________________________________

Independent clause: ________________________________________________

✏️ Part 3: Creating Complex Sentences

a) The kiwi is a flightless bird. It is New Zealand's national symbol. (because)

b) The rugby match was cancelled. The field was too muddy. (since)

c) You study regularly. You will improve your grades. (if)

a) _____________ the All Blacks won the match, the crowd cheered loudly.

b) _____________ it was expensive, they bought tickets to the concert.

c) You won't pass the test _____________ you study harder.

d) _____________ I was walking to school, I saw a beautiful tui in the pohutukawa tree.

🎯 Part 4: Writing Original Complex Sentences

Sentence 1:

Sentence 2:

Sentence 3:

💭 Part 5: Reflection