Subordinating Conjunctions

An independent clause is a clause that:

• has a subject and a verb, but is not a complete thought.

• can't be a sentence by itself

• has a subject and a predicate and is a complete thought

• makes a sentence complex

A dependent clause:

• has a subject and a predicate but is not a complete thought

• can be a sentence on its own

• makes a sentence compound

• has a subject and a predicate and is a complete thought

"while I was walking"

Independent or dependent?

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

She was a queen.

Independent or dependent?

• Independent

• Dependent

A complex sentence is comprised of:

• two independent clauses

• two dependent clauses

• an independent clause, a dependent clause, and a subordinating conjunction

• an independent clause, a dependent clause, and a coordinating conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

__________ I went to the store, I did not pick up bananas.

• Although

• However

• After

• Because

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

• Because I broke my toe I could not play soccer.

• I wanted a bunny. I got a cat.

• I love going to the park and I love, to ride my bike.

• Even though I don't like ice-cream, I still eat it at parties.

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CCSS.L.5.2B

I was able to get my work checked since the bus was early today.

The subordinate conjunction of this sentence is:

• able

• bus

• since

• early

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

Once we practice five times, it will be much easier.

What is the dependent clause?

• Once we practice five times

• Once

• it will be much easier

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

Does this sentence need a comma?

Whenever you feel hungry we can stop for lunch.

• comma

• no comma

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2B