Writing to Entertain - Lesson 7 - Subordinate Clause Worksheet

In "Writing to Entertain - Lesson 7," students are tasked with identifying subordinate clauses within given sentences. Subordinate clauses are parts of a sentence that add additional information but cannot stand alone as complete sentences. They are often introduced by conjunctions or relative pronouns and are essential for adding depth and detail to writing. Here are the sentences with the subordinate clauses highlighted:

1. Steven, a year younger than me, was not allowed to go.
2. The room was filled by a strange noise that echoed through my head.
3. Mum sat on the sofa, while the children played on the floor.
4. The new pupil smiled shyly as she was introduced to the class.
5. The sun, which was now directly overhead, was incredibly hot.
6. The present, wrapped in silver paper, was under the tree.
7. We looked up in surprise when we heard Aisha’s scream.
8. I knew I was nearly home because the car was slowing down.
9. Mr Carol, who teaches English, is our new Deputy Head.

Through this exercise, students learn to distinguish the main clause from the subordinate clause, enhancing their ability to craft complex and engaging sentences in their writing.