Complex Sentences and Subordinating Conjunctions

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,

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

• since

• although

• because

• unless

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct subordinating Conjunction to form a complex sentence:

Will you read this article (that/when) I found yesterday?

• that

• when

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

• If you study hard

• you will pass the exam

• study hard

• pass the exam

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the complex sentence.

• She went to the library to study for her exams.

• Because he was ill, he missed the concert.

• They played soccer and then had dinner.

• She likes to swim, and he prefers to run.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

• While I was sleeping, my alarm went off.

• While I was cooking dinner, the phone rang.

• While I was watching TV, the power went out.

• While I was studying for my exam, my friend called me.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B