Subordination & Coordination Review

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What is subordination in sentence structure?

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Subordination is the grammatical process of linking a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating that one clause is subordinate to the other.

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What is coordination in sentence structure?

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Coordination is the grammatical process of linking two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, indicating that both clauses are of equal importance.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing the relationship between them (e.g., because, although, when).

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal rank (e.g., and, but, or).

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When should a comma be used before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a complex sentence?

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A comma is used in a complex sentence to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause, especially when the dependent clause comes first.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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A comma should be used after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a subordinating conjunction.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike.