Review of Subordinating Conjunctions and Complex Sentences

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the complex sentence:

My friends and I are going to the mall since there is no school today.

• friends

• since

• there

• today

The sentence below is a complex sentence. Should there be a comma right before the underlined word?

Because he didn't know the answer Phillip didn't raise his hand.

• comma

• no comma

Choose the subordinating conjunction that most effectively links the ideas:

I baked a cake _________ I discovered that it was my friend's birthday.

• as

• if

• when

• although

Choose the subordinating conjunction that most effectively links the ideas:

We're thinking of going to the beach ________ the weather forecast says it might rain.

• if

• because

• when

• although

Which of the answers illustrates the independent clause in the sentence below?

The book is an interesting read if you enjoy mysteries.

• The book is an interesting read

• if you enjoy mysteries

• The book is an interesting read if you enjoy mysteries

• The book is an interesting read if you

Which of the answers illustrates the independent clause in the sentence below?

The sky shifted from a clear blue to a threatening grey in a matter of minutes as we steered the boat to shore.

• as we steered the boat to shore

• The sky shifted from a clear blue to a threatening grey in a matter of minutes

• The sky shifted from a clear blue to a threatening grey in a matter of minutes as we steered the boat to shore.

• the boat to shore

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the complex sentence:

When the food is ready, we'll have dinner.

• dinner

• food

• is

• when

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the complex sentence:

We've been playing baseball on the same team since we were eight years old.

• been

• were

• since

• we've

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the complex sentence:

No one realized what was happening because the room was completely dark.

• because

• was

• dark

• happening

The underlined word in the sentence is a subordinating conjunction. Should the sentence keep the comma or should it be removed?

The cafeteria was a mess, after some kids started a food fight.

• keep comma

• remove comma