Subordinating Conjunctions

What is a clause?

• A language chunk that has a subject and a verb

• A sentence that stands on its own

• A dependent clause that provides extra information

• A sentence fragment

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Because he was curious

• Herbert performed his irresponsible experiments

• Although she loved Sir Reginald

• Lady Penelope's pink fuzzy slippers

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CCSS.L.5.1A

What does a dependent clause do?

• Provides extra information that is necessary to the understanding of the sentence

• Stands on its own as a complete sentence

• Explains the reason for an action

• Asks more questions than it answers

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CCSS.W.5.3C

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• Jimothy liked to wash the dishes

• Beckany preferred to sweep the floor

• Although she loved Sir Reginald

• Lady Penelope hated his pranks

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6

What does it mean if a clause causes you to ask 'yeah so what?'

• It is a dependent clause

• It is an independent clause

• It is a coordinating conjunction

• It is a subordinating conjunction

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CCSS.L.5.1A

In the videp on subordinating conjunctions, what analogy is used to explain the relationship between an independent and dependent clause?

• A ladder leaning against a tree

• A tree without leaves

• A sentence fragment

• A sentence standing on its own

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which type of conjunction unites independent clauses with each other?

• Subordinating conjunction

• Coordinating conjunction

• Adverb

• Preposition

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CCSS.L.5.1A

Can a sentence starting with a subordinating conjunction be separated into two sentences?

• Yes, it can be split into two separate sentences

• No, it cannot be split into two separate sentences

• It depends on the subordinating conjunction used

• It depends on the context of the sentence

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CCSS.L.5.1A

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• And

• But

• Or

• Because

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CCSS.L.5.1A

What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions?

• To provide additional context and understanding

• To separate independent clauses

• To create sentence fragments

• To ask more questions

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CCSS.L.5.1A