The Subordinate Clause

Worksheet Description

The Expanding Sentences worksheet is a writing activity that prompts students to develop simple sentences by adding subordinate clauses. The worksheet lists a number of base sentences that lack detail and depth. Students are instructed to elaborate on these sentences by including subordinate clauses, which add necessary context, such as time, reason, condition, or contrast. This task is designed to improve students’ ability to create more complex and informative sentences by incorporating additional information that enhances the main idea.

The aim of this worksheet is to teach students about the structure and purpose of subordinate clauses in sentence construction. It helps them understand how adding a subordinate clause can provide more detail and clarify the circumstances or consequences related to the main clause. Through this exercise, students practice the skill of extending their ideas to make their writing more engaging and comprehensive. Additionally, the activity reinforces knowledge of complex sentence patterns and the use of conjunctions that introduce subordinate clauses.