H3T grammar lesson 2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Aims

You can recall the material from last grammar lesson

You know what finite verbs are

You can recognise finite verbs

You know the difference between phrases and sentences

You know how to distinguish between phrases and sentenes.

Recap!

We have simple, compex and coordinated sentences.

When two simple sentences are joined by and/or/but, it becomes a coordinated sentence

When two simple sentences are joined by another conjunction (because, when, if, unless, etc) or a relative pronoun (who, whose, that), it becomes a complex sentence

Complex sentences have a main and a dependent clause. The dependent clause starts after the conjunction.

Coordinated sentences also have two clauses (clause 1 and 2)

Simple sentences have how many main verbs?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Which of these conjunctions cannot be used to create a coordinated sentence?

1. and
2. or
3. because
4. but

which of the following cannot be used to create a complex sentence?

1. because
2. since
3. so
4. or

what type of sentence is this?
He walked to the beach, where he saw his younger sister.

1. simple
2. coordinated
3. complex

What is the main clause in this sentence?
He walked to the beach, where he saw his younger sister.

1. He walked to the beach
2. He saw his younger sister
3. Where he saw his younger sister

What's the conjunction in this sentence?
He walked to the beach, where he saw his younger sister.

1. walked
2. where
3. saw
4. there is no conjunction

What type of sentence is this?
I was hanging out with Frank and Jane.

1. simple
2. coordinated
3. complex

What type of sentence is this?
You can go skiing in the mountains or you can read a book at the hotel.

1. Simple
2. Coordinated
3. Complex

Verbs appear in all sentences. This sentence is supposed to illustrate finite and non-finite verbs. I wonder whether you are able to find all of the finite verbs in this sentence. It sure can be a little tricky, especially in complex or coordinated sentences where there is more than one subject.

appear

is

supposed

Finite verbs

Non-finite verbs

illustrate

wonder

are

find

can

is

He was a hero in the hearts and minds of the people

1. Phrase
2. Sentence

Birds' eggs are almost as different from each other as birds themselves.

1. Phrase
2. Sentence

A funny noise.

1. Phrase
2. Sentence

Deciduous trees lose their leaves in winter

1. Phrase
2. Sentence

Was waiting outside the van

1. Phrase
2. Sentence

A whale is not a fish

1. Phrase
2. Sentence

Bought a present

1. Phrase
2. Sentence

It is wonderfully beautiful and always changing

1. Phrase
2. Sentence

Heard at the door

1. Phrase
2. Sentence

Five big stone blocks

1. Phrase
2. Sentence

I need more practice with this

agree

disagree

And now?

Everyone
- pick up the answers to the previous worksheet (sentences)

If you did well on the questions in this LessonUp:
- Prepare for your literature test 

- Work on your speech

If you didn't do great or want more practice
- Come pick up an extra practice worksheet about phrases/ finite verbs