
Subordinating Conjunctions and Conjunctive Adverbs
Authored by Kristin Pebsworth
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of conjunction ONLY uses and MUST use a comma to connect two complete sentences (independent clauses)?
coordinating conjunction
subordinating conjunction
conjunctive adverb
none of the selections are correct
coordinating conjunction and conjunctive adverb
Answer explanation
A coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses and requires a comma before it. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'. Subordinating conjunctions do not use a comma in this way, making 'coordinating conjunction' the correct choice.
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CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of conjunction uses a semi-colon (;) and a comma (,) to connect to complete sentences (independent clauses)?
coordinating conjunction
subordinating conjunction
conjunctive adverb
all of the selections are correct
Answer explanation
A conjunctive adverb connects two independent clauses using a semi-colon before it and a comma after it. Examples include 'however' and 'therefore'. Thus, the correct answer is 'conjunctive adverb'.
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CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of conjunction creates dependent clauses?
coordinating conjunctions
subordinating conjunctions
conjunctive adverbs
all of the selections do
Answer explanation
Subordinating conjunctions create dependent clauses by connecting them to independent clauses, indicating a relationship of dependence. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'if', which cannot stand alone.
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CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When used between two complete sentences (independent clauses), which conjunction does NOT need any punctuation?
coordinating conjunction
subordinating conjunction
conjunctive adverb
None. They all require some sort of punctuation when used in the middle.
Answer explanation
A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause to a dependent clause without needing punctuation. In contrast, coordinating conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs require punctuation when linking two independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of conjunction is the word therefore?
coordinating
subordinating
conjunctive adverb
correlative
Answer explanation
The word 'therefore' is classified as a conjunctive adverb because it connects two independent clauses by indicating a logical conclusion. It is not a coordinating, subordinating, or correlative conjunction.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of conjunction is the word because?
coordinating
subordinating
conjunctive adverb
correlative
Answer explanation
The word 'because' is a subordinating conjunction. It introduces a dependent clause, linking it to an independent clause, which is characteristic of subordinating conjunctions. Thus, the correct answer is 'subordinating'.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of conjunction is the word for?
coordinating
subordinating
conjunctive
correlative
Answer explanation
The word 'for' is a coordinating conjunction because it connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. It is used to indicate reason or purpose, linking independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
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