Review of Subordinating Conjunctions and Complex Sentences

When a dependent clause comes first in a complex sentence, a...

• comma will separate it from the independent clause.

• subordinating conjunction will separate it from the independent clause.

• a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) will separate it from the independent clause

Because of all the rain, I didn't get a chance to run outside.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

I noticed Mom only buys flowers when my auntie visits.

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• None of the above

A dependent clause is...

• a group of words that CAN stand as a complete sentence.

• a group of words that CANNOT stand as a complete sentence.

Select all of the dependent clauses.

• when Jay and Jas are messaging

• Lilee made Mrs. Naftzger snort

• because he never pays attention

• if you studied diligently

• Skylar and Julia are giggling again

Which statement about complex sentences is correct?

• Complex sentences don’t ever need any punctuation except at the end because they have subordinating conjunctions.

• A complex sentence needs a comma if the independent clause comes before the dependent clause.

• A complex sentence needs a semicolon before the subordinating conjunction.

• A complex sentence needs a comma if the dependent clause comes before the independent clause.

Which complex sentences are punctuated correctly?

• Ciang writes her thesis while Phyu paraphrases her evidence.

• Ciang writes her thesis, while Phyu paraphrases her evidence.

• While Ciang writes her thesis, Phyu paraphrases her evidence.

• While Ciang writes her thesis; Phyu paraphrases her evidence.

• While Ciang writes her thesis Phyu paraphrases her evidence.

Which complex sentences are written clearly and correctly?

• If Owen leaves another mess, Mrs. Hall might torture him.

• If Owen leaves another mess; Mrs. Hall might torture him.

• If Owen leaves another mess Mrs. Hall might torture him.

• Mrs. Hall might torture Owen if he leaves another mess.

• Mrs. Hall might torture Owen, if he leaves another mess.

Choose the TWO SENTENCES that most clearly and correctly join the clauses below. Colden abandoned us he could take care of his family

• Colden abandoned us, so he could take care of his family.

• While he was taking care of his family, Colden abandoned us.

• Colden abandoned us, he could take care of his family.

• Colden abandoned us, in order to he could take care of his family.

• Even though Colden abandoned us, he could take care of his family.

Which of the following sentences contains a subordinating conjunction?

• I like to read books, and I also enjoy writing.

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• She is talented, but she is also very humble.

• He will go to the gym, or he will stay home.