Identify the complex sentence.

Because he was ill, he missed the concert.

She went to the library to study for her exams.

They played soccer and then had dinner.

She likes to swim, and he prefers to run.

Use the subordinating conjunction in parentheses to combine the two clauses into one complex sentence. the manager laughed/it was a holiday, and the store was closed for the day (because)

The manager laughed because it was a holiday, and the store was closed for the day.

Because the manager laughed, it was a holiday, and the store was closed for the day

Subordinating conjunctions (clause words)

are a necessary part of complex sentences

Convert the following simple sentence into a complex sentence: 'They played soccer.'

Because they wanted to stay active, they played soccer.

They played soccer after finishing their homework.

They played soccer because they were bored.

They played soccer to win the game.

Punctuate the following complex sentence: 'Because she was tired she went to bed early'

Because she was tired, she went to bed early.

Because she was tired she went to bed early.

Because she was tired she went to bed early

Because she was tired, she went to bed early

What are subordinating conjunctions?

Subordinating conjunctions are words that join dependent clauses to independent clauses.

Subordinating conjunctions are words that join independent clauses to dependent clauses.

Subordinating conjunctions are words that join two independent clauses.

Subordinating conjunctions are words that join nouns and verbs.

Give an example of a complex sentence.

After I finish my homework, I will go to the movies.

Convert the following simple sentence into a complex sentence: 'She studied hard.'

Although she studied hard, she did not get good grades.

Punctuate the following complex sentence: 'After he finished his homework he went to bed'

After he finished his homework, he went to bed.

After he finished his homework he went to bed?

After he finished his homework he went to bed!

After he finished his homework he went to bed.

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

C) Although it was late, he continued to work.

B) She went to the store, but it was closed.

What is the role of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?

B) To introduce a dependent clause and show its relationship to the main clause.

A) To connect two independent clauses.

D) To emphasize the main clause.

Complex Sentences and Subordinating Conjunctions

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English

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7th Grade

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Hard

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CCSS

L.3.1H, L.2.1F, L.7.1A

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, they went for a walk.'

they went for a walk.

it was raining,

for a walk.

Although it was raining,

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

The purpose of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences is to separate the dependent clause from the main clause.

The purpose of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences is to emphasize the main clause.

The purpose of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences is to introduce dependent clauses and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the main clause.

The purpose of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences is to connect two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Provide an example of a subordinating conjunction used to show cause and effect.

since

although

because

unless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

I will go to the park

to the park if it stops raining

if it stops raining

stops raining if it

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Choose the correct subordinating Conjunction to form a complex sentence:
Will you read this article (that/when) I found yesterday?

that

when

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 10 pts

How can you join the independent clause "She enjoys painting" with the dependent clause "whenever she has free time" to form a complex sentence?

She enjoys painting, but whenever she has free time.

She enjoys painting whenever she has free time.

Whenever she has free time, she enjoys painting.

B) and C) are both correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Create a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'because'.

I didn't go to the party because I didn't feel like it.

I missed the bus because I woke up late.

I couldn't go to the party because I had to work late.

I failed the test because I didn't study enough.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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Complex Sentences and Subordinating Conjunctions

25 questions

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, they went for a walk.'

What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

Provide an example of a subordinating conjunction used to show cause and effect.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

Choose the correct subordinating Conjunction to form a complex sentence:
Will you read this article (that/when) I found yesterday?

How can you join the independent clause "She enjoys painting" with the dependent clause "whenever she has free time" to form a complex sentence?

Create a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'because'.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "If you study hard, you will pass the exam."

Identify the complex sentence.

Create a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'while'.

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Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, they went for a walk.'

What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

Provide an example of a subordinating conjunction used to show cause and effect.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

Choose the correct subordinating Conjunction to form a complex sentence:Will you read this article (that/when) I found yesterday?

How can you join the independent clause "She enjoys painting" with the dependent clause "whenever she has free time" to form a complex sentence?

Create a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'because'.

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Create a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'while'.

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