Subordinating Conjunctions

Front

What is a subordinating conjunction?

Back

A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing the relationship between them.

Front

Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

Back

Examples include: although, because, since, unless, while, and before.

Front

What is a complex sentence?

Back

A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Front

TRUE or FALSE: Complex sentences are the same as compound sentences.

Back

FALSE

Front

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'As long as you do not study, chemistry may be difficult.'

Back

As long as you do not study.

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Front

TRUE or FALSE: An independent clause can stand alone and is a complete sentence.

Back

TRUE

Front

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'Did she say anything before she left?'

Back

before

Front

TRUE or FALSE: A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Back

TRUE