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title: "Year 3 - English - Using Conjunctions In Complex Sentences"
url: "https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2026-05-13-year-3-english-using-conjunctions-in-complex-sentences"
school: "Darwen St James’ C of E Primary Academy"
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# Year 3 - English - Using Conjunctions In Complex Sentences

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In our latest non-fiction unit, Year 3 students have been exploring the mechanics of grammar to improve the clarity of their reports. The primary focus has been the transition from simple to complex sentences through the use of specific conjunctions.

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