Complex Sentences #1

The mailman wouldn't deliver our mail after my dog bit him in the leg.

In the sentence above, what is the subordinate conjunction? (AWUBIS)

• our

• my

• after

• wouldn't

The mailman wouldn't deliver our mail after my dog bit him in the leg.

The underlined portion of the sentence is the ...

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Sarah could have done better on the assignment, although she did receive an A.

The underlined portion of the sentence is the ...

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Sarah could have done better on the assignment, although she did receive an A.

Which word in the sentence above is the subordinating conjunction?

• although

• did

• better

• done

Because she didn't say, "Mother may I?" she had to start over.

Which word in the sentence above is the subordinating conjunction?

• because

• didn't

• had

• say

Because she didn't say, "Mother may I?" she had to start over.

Which part of the sentence is underlined?

• Dependent Clause

• Independent clause

Before my mom would let me spend the night, she had to talk to Jamie's mom.

Which part of the sentence is underlined?

• Dependent Clause

• Independent clause

Before my mom would let me spend the night, she had to talk to Jamie's mom.

Which word in the sentence is the subordinate conjunction? (AWUBIS)

• spend

• before

• would

• had

If you study for the test, you will do much better.

Which word in the sentence is the subordinate conjunction? (AWUBIS)

• you

• will

• study

• If

If you study for the test, you will do much better.

Which part of the sentence is underlined?

• Independent Clause

• Dependent Clause