Teach the Embedded Clause in a Sentence

An embedded clause is a type of dependent (subordinate) clause that adds extra information to a sentence. These clauses often appear in the middle of a sentence to give more detail about a noun. Understanding how to identify and use embedded clauses helps students write more complex and descriptive sentences.

Here’s an example:

The teacher, who loved reading, shared her favorite book with the class.

In the sentence above, the embedded clause “who loved reading” gives more information about the teacher.

This set of nine activity worksheets has been designed by our team to make learning about embedded clauses clear and engaging for students. Each worksheet contains a different activity to help students identify and apply embedded clauses. Some of these include:

• Spot the Embedded Clause
• Add an Embedded Clause
• Match the Sentence Parts
• Error Detectives
• Who/Which/That Challenge
• And many more!

This resource downloads as a black-and-white PDF or editable Google Slides file. The download also includes an answer key to make grading the worksheets fast and easy. 

Whether used as part of a grammar lesson, a writing warm-up or independent literacy practice, these worksheets make sentence building both accessible and enjoyable.

More Ideas for Teaching Embedded Clauses

These embedded clauses worksheets have been designed by our team to fit seamlessly into your literacy program.

If you’re looking for additional activities to use in conjunction with these worksheets, we have you covered! Here are some simple suggestions from our team:

• Scavenger Hunt – Challenge students to find embedded clauses in picture books, class texts or online reading passages, then share their examples with the class.
• Writing Activity – Have students write a short paragraph or story that includes at least three embedded clauses, highlighting each one in a different color.
• Class Anchor Chart – Work together as a class to create a poster that defines an embedded clause, shows examples and includes their own illustrated sentences.

Download to Explore Clauses in a Sentence

This printable pack provides everything you need to help your students write embedded clauses with confidence and clarity. Use the Download button above to access your preferred version of this resource. (Note: You will be prompted to make a copy of the Google Slides template on your personal drive before accessing it.)

As this resource contains answers, you may wish to print one copy only, then remove the answer sheet before making further copies.

For sustainability purposes, please consider printing this worksheet pack double-sided.

This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher in Florida and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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