Introduction to clauses - conjunctions, main & subordinate clauses

This is a set of 30 carefully and colourfully created PowerPoint slides introducing clauses. As a teacher, I have often found that students further on in their education lack a solid understanding of this basic element of English. A good understanding of how this building block of sentence formation works is essential for clear and coherent writing. The slides start with basic principles, but slowly move on to more advanced aspects of clauses. The resource covers:

• Subject & predicate

• Main & subordinate clauses

• Co-ordinating conjunctions

• Subordinating conjunctions

• Common errors (including punctuation, comma splicing & run on sentences)

• Conjunctive adverbs (however, therefore, furthermore)

• Relative clauses

The resource comes with 5 error-correction worksheets with a total of 50 questions to test student understanding. An answer key is provided.

As always, if you have any questions about this resource please ask away. If you have any problems with the resource or find any typos or other errors, do let me know and I will endeavor to address the issue as soon as possible.

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