Understanding Subordinating Conjunctions

What is the primary function of subordinating conjunctions?

• To introduce a new paragraph

• To end a sentence

• To unite independent and dependent clauses

• To start a sentence

What defines a clause?

• A single word that expresses a complete thought

• A group of words without a verb

• A group of words with a subject and a verb

• A sentence without a subject

What distinguishes an independent clause from a dependent clause?

• A dependent clause can stand alone as a sentence

• An independent clause does not contain a verb

• A dependent clause always starts with a subordinating conjunction

• An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence

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

• Because he was curious

• He performed experiments

• He was curious

• Curious experiments

Why can't a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence?

• Because it does not have a subject

• Because it does not contain a verb

• Because it provides additional information that depends on an independent clause

• Because it is always a question

What analogy is used to describe the relationship between independent and dependent clauses?

• A tree and its roots

• A ladder leaning against a tree

• A river and its banks

• A book and its cover

What is a key difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

• Coordinating conjunctions can only join dependent clauses

• Subordinating conjunctions can join two independent clauses

• There is no difference

• Coordinating conjunctions join independent clauses, while subordinating conjunctions join an independent and a dependent clause

Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?

• Jimothy liked to wash the dishes, but Beckany preferred to sweep the floor.

• Although she loved Sir Reginald, Lady Penelope hated his pranks.

• He was curious, so he performed experiments.

• She runs fast, and he runs faster.

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• Because

• Before

• And

• Although

Which of the following words is used as a subordinating conjunction?

• And

• But

• Although

• Or