Review of subordinating conjunctions & complex sentences
Authored by Tracey Freyre
English
8th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the complex sentence:
My friends and I are going to the mall since there is no school today.
friends
since
there
today
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The sentence below is a complex sentence. Should there be a comma right before the underlined word?
Because he didn't know the answer Phillip didn't raise his hand.
comma
no comma
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the subordinating conjunction that most effectively links the ideas:
I baked a cake _________ I discovered that it was my friend's birthday.
as
if
when
although
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.5.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the subordinating conjunction that most effectively links the ideas:
We're thinking of going to the beach ________ the weather forecast says it might rain.
if
because
when
although
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.5.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the answers illustrates the independent clause in the sentence below?
The book is an interesting read if you enjoy mysteries.
The book is an interesting read
if you enjoy mysteries
The book is an interesting read if you enjoy mysteries
The book is an interesting read if you
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the answers illustrates the independent clause in the sentence below?
The sky shifted from a clear blue to a threatening grey in a matter of minutes as we steered the boat to shore.
as we steered the boat to shore
The sky shifted from a clear blue to a threatening grey in a matter of minutes
The sky shifted from a clear blue to a threatening grey in a matter of minutes as we steered the boat to shore.
the boat to shore
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the complex sentence:
When the food is ready, we'll have dinner.
dinner
food
is
when
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
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