Complex Sentences and Subordinating Conjunctions
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7th Grade
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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.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
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.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.5.1A
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.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
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.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
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.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
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