Understand that the structure of a complex sentence includes a main clause and at least one dependent clause, and understand how writers can use this structure for effect

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Understand that the structure of a complex sentence includes a main clause and at least one dependent clause, and understand how writers can use this structure for effect.

Code

AC9E5LA05

Year level

Year 5

Subject

English

Strand

Language

Sub-strand

Language for expressing and developing ideas

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We are learning to understand that the structure of a complex sentence includes a main clause and at least one dependent clause, and understand how writers can use this structure for effect.

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Understand that the structure of a complex sentence includes a main clause and at least one   clause, and understand how writers can use this structure for effect.

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