Understanding Subordinating Conjunctions

The video tutorial introduces subordinating conjunctions, explaining their role in connecting dependent clauses to independent clauses. It provides examples and practice exercises to help identify these conjunctions. The tutorial also includes multiple-choice questions to reinforce learning, with Carmen assisting throughout. The video concludes with encouragement to continue practicing.

What is the primary function of subordinating conjunctions?

• To describe adjectives

• To connect independent clauses

• To connect dependent clauses to independent clauses

• To replace nouns in a sentence

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• The sun is shining

• They are playing outside

• Because it was raining

• She went to the store

Identify the independent clause in the following: 'Although it was late, we decided to go for a walk.'

• Although we decided

• Although it was late

• We decided to go for a walk

• It was late

Which word is a subordinating conjunction?

• Or

• And

• But

• Because

What role do adverb clauses play when introduced by subordinating conjunctions?

• They act as the main subject

• They add detail to an existing clause

• They replace the main verb

• They negate the sentence

In the sentence 'After the rain stopped, we went outside,' what is the subordinating conjunction?

• Outside

• After

• We

• Stopped

Which subordinating conjunction best fits the sentence: '___ you finish your homework, you can play video games.'

• Although

• Until

• Because

• Whenever

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction: '___ the alarm goes off, Maria hits the snooze button.'

• Even if

• Before

• Until

• As soon as

Complete the sentence: 'Theo doesn't want to go to the pool ___ he dislikes the smell of chlorine.'

• Although

• Because

• So that

• Whenever

Which subordinating conjunction completes the sentence: '___ you believe me, I am telling the truth.'

• After

• While

• Whether or not

• Unless