Subordinating Conjunctions

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A subordinating conjunction is a word or phrase that

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combines an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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An independent clause is a complete sentence that can stand on its own.

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True

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A dependent clause is a partial thought that is not a complete and cannot stand alone.

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True

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An independent clause contains a subject and a

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predicate

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Can subordinating conjunctions start a sentence or be in the middle of a sentence?

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True

Answer explanation

A comma is used after the clause of a subordinating conjunction if it starts the sentence, but not in a sentence where the subordinating conjunction is in the middle.

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_____ he's allergic to chocolate, he won't have any cake. Options: Since, Until, When, If

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Since

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I finished my test ______ my pencil was sharpened.

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as soon as

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You can't go to the party ____ you clean your room.

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unless

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His parents will pay the cell phone bill ____ he gets a job. Options: whereas, since, until, because

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until