Subordination & Coordination Review

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What is subordination in sentence structure?

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Subordination is the grammatical process of linking a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating that one clause is subordinate to the other.

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What is coordination in sentence structure?

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Coordination is the grammatical process of linking two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, allowing them to stand alone as equal parts of a sentence.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include because, since, although, and while.

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When should a comma be used before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a complex sentence?

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In a complex sentence, a comma is often used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause, especially when the dependent clause comes first.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'Although'.

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What is the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'I wanted to go to the party but I was too tired.'

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The correct punctuation is: 'I wanted to go to the party, but I was too tired.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, allowing it to stand alone as a sentence.