Subordinating Conjunctions Practice - Oct 19

An independent clause:

• has a subject and a verb but no complete thought

• has a subject and a verb and a complete thought

• can not be a sentence on its own

• makes a sentence complex

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

she studied diligently

• This is an independent clause.
• This is a dependent clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A dependent clause:

• has a subject and a verb but no complete thought

• has a subject and a verb and a complete thought

• can be a sentence on its own

• makes a sentence compound

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

while the band was playing

• This is an independent clause.
• This is a dependent clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When a sentence _______________________ with a subordinating conjunction, a comma is needed after the clause.

• starts

• ends

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

A comma is used when the subordinating conjunction is at the _____________ of sentence.

• middle
• beginning

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Use a comma if the subordinating conjunction is in the middle of sentence.

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• When I go to the dentist I like getting a free toothbrush.

• When I go to the dentist, I like getting a free toothbrush.

• When, I go to the dentist I like getting a free toothbrush.

• When I go to the dentist I like getting, a free toothbrush.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

(Since, After) Abby's brother is away at college, her house is very quiet. 

• Since
• After

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

(Unless, Although) my cats are lazy, they are affectionate.

• Unless
• Although

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E