Exploring Subordinating Conjunctions

The video tutorial explains subordinating conjunctions, focusing on how they connect independent and dependent clauses to form complex sentences. It provides examples of common subordinating conjunctions and demonstrates the correct use of commas when these conjunctions start a sentence. The tutorial aims to enhance understanding of sentence structure and improve English grammar skills.

What is the main function of subordinating conjunctions?

• To join two phrases

• To join two dependent clauses

• To join an independent clause with a dependent clause

• To join two independent clauses

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Although he was tired

• She decided to wear a jacket

• After the rain stopped

• Because it was cold

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What makes a dependent clause different from an independent clause?

• It has a subject and a verb

• It is always at the beginning of a sentence

• It can stand alone as a sentence

• It does not express a complete thought

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• And

• Because

• Since

• Although

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'Because it was cold, she decided to wear a jacket.'

• Was

• She

• It

• Because

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

When a sentence starts with a subordinating conjunction, what punctuation is needed?

• Semicolon

• Comma

• Colon

• Period

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a subordinating conjunction?

• Unless you study you will never learn English.

• After I graduate from college I plan to travel.

• When the sun sets we will start the campfire.

• Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the role of the comma in the sentence: 'After I graduate from college, I plan to travel.'?

• To separate the dependent clause from the independent clause

• To separate two independent clauses

• To indicate a pause

• To end the sentence

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences contains a subordinating conjunction?

• She runs every day.

• He is tall and strong.

• Although it was late, he continued working.

• They went to the park.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E