Use ‘when’ to link clauses worksheets for Year 2 SPaG
SPaG Scheme Year 2 Autumn Lesson 4: Use ‘When’ to Link Clauses in a Sentence helps children understand how to join ideas using ‘when’, linking main and subordinate clauses accurately in context.
This lesson includes a clear grammar focus and practical opportunities to apply sentence construction skills through speaking and writing. Children learn how to structure sentences using ‘when’ either at the beginning or middle to show time or cause.
Included in this resource pack:
- Interactive GPS teaching slides
- Hands-on group activity sheet using sentence starters
- Two differentiated use ‘when’ to link clauses worksheets for Year 2 SPaG
The lower-level worksheet uses scaffolded sentence frames and visuals, while the higher-level version allows more independence with clause construction. Vocabulary and sentence complexity match Year 2 expectations.
These use ‘when’ to link clauses worksheets for Year 2 SPaG are fully aligned with the National Curriculum objective: Learn how to use subordination (using when…).
Resources are not year-group labelled, making them suitable for a wide range of learners. Part of the KS1 SPaG scheme of work. Try the full scheme with a free trial.


