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Student Instructions
In this activity, you will learn about complex sentences and practise using ISAWAWABUB subordinating conjunctions.
Page 1: 
Listen to the explanation of complex sentences.
Pages 2-3: Click the FlexCards to choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete each sentence.
Page 4: Complete the sentence by typing 
the correct subordinating conjunction.
Page 5: Rearrange the clauses in the sentence so the dependent clause comes first.
Page 6: Identify whether each sentence is simple, compound, or complex. 
Page 7: Write two complex sentences using a subordinating conjunction.
Page 8: Answer 
multiple-choice questions and record 
yourself explaining what a complex sentence is.
Press the green check when you're finished!
Teacher Notes (not visible to students)
Answers: Page 2-3 1/ because, 2/ when, 3/ since, 4/ until, 5/ while, 6/ although, 7/ as, 8/ after, 9/before, 10/ if Page 4 1/ Because, 2/ after, 3/ although, 4/ while Page 5 1/ Since it was her birthday, she was excited. 2/ When it heard a loud noise, the cat ran under the table. 3/ While my friend was buying snacks, I waited at the bus stop. Page 6 1/ The dog barked loudly. (Simple) 2/ I was hungry, so I ate a sandwich. (Compound) 3/ Because I was tired, I went to bed early. (Complex) 4/ I stayed home because it was raining. (Complex) 5/ She ran and jumped. (Simple) 6/ He studied hard, but he still failed the test. (Compound) Australian Curriculum V9 Links: Year 4: AC9E4LA06 – "Understand that complex sentences contain one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, and understand how writers use this structure to elaborate, extend, and explain ideas." Year 5: AC9E5LA06 – "Understand how complex sentences can be used in a variety of ways to elaborate, extend and explain ideas." Year 6: AC9E6LA06 – "Understand how writers can use a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences, to shape meaning and engage readers."
