Today we are going to explore the use of Relative clauses.

There are special types of subordinate clauses that are given a different name - Relative clause.

Relative clauses relate back to the noun and usually start with one of the following words:

who, which, that, when, where, whose

Here is an example.

Tom broke his toy

This is the main clause. We can add more information or details to this sentence in order to improve our writing.

e.g

Tom broke his toy, which annoyed James.

Activity on Purple Mash to do

On the 2do on purple mash, add an appropriate Relative clause to the main clause that has been provided. 

Now we will look at using a Relative clause in the middle of a sentence.

e.g.

The girl put on her favourite dress.

This is the main clause. We can add more information or details to this sentence in order to improve our writing. 

e.g

The girl, who was going to a party, put on her favourite dress.

Make sure to notice the commas. Commas need to go at either side of the Relative clause. 

Activity on Purple Mash to do

On the 2do on purple mash, add an appropriate Relative clause into the middle of the main clause that has been provided. Remember to add comma's where needed. 

Activity on Purple Mash to do

On the 2do on purple mash, write your own sentence that includes a Relative Clause in the middle of a Main Clause.

Please go onto Purple Mash and complete 'Tuesday English' 2do.